In a surprising move, Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, drops his lawsuit against Trump's dismissal, raising concerns over whistleblower protections and executive authority.
In a dramatic turn, Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger has dropped his lawsuit against his removal by Donald Trump, paving the way for a new leader at the Office of Special Counsel. Dellinger's exit raises concerns over the independence of the agency protecting federal employees.
In a dramatic turn, a federal appeals court permits Trump to remove the head of a government watchdog agency while legal disputes unfold. Dellinger, the ousted chief, considers an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court.
In a stunning legal move, a federal judge ruled that President Trump's firing of whistleblower agency head Hampton Dellinger was unlawful. This ruling could lead to a Supreme Court showdown as the White House seeks to appeal.
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump cannot fire the head of an independent watchdog agency without cause, paving the way for a Supreme Court battle over presidential power and government oversight.
Government watchdog lawyer Hampton Dellinger seeks to halt mass firings of federal workers by the Trump administration, citing potential violations of the law and lack of individualized cause.
In a bold move, the Trump administration is seeking Supreme Court approval to dismiss the head of the federal agency protecting whistleblowers, sparking a legal battle over executive power and personnel actions.
