Appeals court allows Trump to remove head of federal watchdog agency for now
A federal judge ruled Saturday that the head of a government watchdog agency whom President Donald Trump is attempting to fire is entitled to remain in the post, setting up a dispute that will almost certainly be decided by the Supreme Court.
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2 developments- Mar 2, 2025Head of federal watchdog agency fired by Trump should remain on the job, judge rules
- Mar 5, 2025Appeals court allows Trump to remove head of federal watchdog agency for now
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