Judge keeps US watchdog official targeted by Trump in job, for now
A federal judge has allowed the head of a U.S. watchdog agency targeted for dismissal by Donald Trump to remain in his job for at least two more weeks as she considers whether the Republican president has the power to fire him.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Dismissal of Watchdog Leader
A federal judge has temporarily stopped President Trump from firing Hampton Dellinger, the head of a U.S. watchdog agency, while considering the legality of such an action. The administration faces multiple challenges over Trump's attempts to remove officials from independent agencies to gain control over federal bureaucracy.
Judge orders whistleblower official reinstated after Trump fired him
A federal judge has ordered Hampton Dellinger to be reinstated as head of the Office of Special Counsel while a court fight continues over his removal by President Donald Trump.
Judge orders fired head of whistleblower agency reinstated while fight continues over Trump removal
Hampton Dellinger's termination at the Office of Special Counsel comes as Trump's Republican administration is engaged in an overhaul of the federal government, testing the limits of well-established civil service protections.
Judge temporarily reinstalls fired head of whistleblower protection office
A federal judge temporarily reinstalled the head of the Office of the Special Counsel, allowing Hampton Dellinger to return to his post after he was fired Friday by President Trump. The order from
Judge grants top whistleblower advocate reprieve after he sued Trump over firing
The head of the independent Office of Special Counsel claims President Trump illegally fired him, the latest in a string of firings that may violate federal law.
Head of the agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump, saying his firing was illegal
His termination comes as Trump’s Republican administration is testing the limits of well-established civil service protections by moving to dismantle federal agencies and push out staffers.
Judge Blocks Trump, Compares Him to Bull in China Shop
A federal judge has compared President Donald Trump to a "bull in a china shop" while reinstating special counsel Hampton Dellinger, whom Trump had fired. Newsweek has contacted Dellinger and the director of the Presidential Personnel Office for comment via email.
Judge Stops Trump Firing the Head of Anti-Corruption Office
A judge has blocked President Donald Trump from firing the head of the federal office that investigates government corruption and protects whistleblowers. On Friday, Trump sent a one-sentence email to Hampton Dellinger,
‘What A Mess!’: Judge Slams Trump As Government Watchdog Reinstated
The judge's scathing order will keep a recently fired special counsel in his job for at least a few weeks more.
Trump Administration Appeals US Judge's Reinstatement of Fired Special Counsel
"While administrative stays are more common in appellate courts, district courts have recognized their applicability in cases ...
Trump takes aim at agencies that police wrong-doing, protect federal workers
The president summarily fired and replaced top officials at five watchdog offices in an apparent attempt to consolidate power ...
Trump Administration Challenges Fired Special Counsel's Reprieve
The Trump administration is challenging a federal court’s decision to let Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger temporarily stay ...
'Intrudes on the President's lawful authority': Trump DOJ fires back at judge who let Biden ethics enforcer keep job with motions to stay her order
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his attempt to boot the Biden administration's top ethics enforcer, Hampton ...