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The Latest Breaking News from the Office of Special Counsel

US authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.

Al Jazeera

Jack Smith under investigation by the Office of Special Counsel over Trump prosecutions

Smith is accused of potentially violating a federal law that prohibits government employees from engaging in political activity

The Independent UK

Trump taps 30-year-old with little government experience and links to Holocaust denier to lead federal agency

Paul Ingrassia has been nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel

The Independent UK

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D.C. Circuit Issues Opinion Explaining Stay that Allowed for Special Counsel Dellinger's Removal

The panel did not believe the Office of Special Counsel could be distinguished from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or Federal Housing Finance Authority.

Reason

Fired Government Watchdog Issues Dire Warning Trump is Removing All Checks to His Administration's Power

Hampton Dellinger, the former head of the Office of Special Counsel, said Donald Trump's decision to fire all independent watchdog agencies and offices has no precedent in over 40 years

Latin Times

Hampton Dellinger to drop legal challenge to firing by Trump - Roll Call

U.S. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger intends to drop his lawsuit to be reinstated after he was fired without cause last month.

Roll Call

DC Circuit Allows Removal of Special Counsel Dellinger Pending Appeal

For now, President Trump has removed Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel.

Reason

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Appeals court allows Trump removal of Hampton Dellinger - Roll Call

A federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed President Donald Trump to remove Hampton Dellinger as special counsel for now.

Roll Call

What the Supreme Court Said about Dellinger v. Trump in Seila Law v. CFPB

A district court judge has concluded that President Trump cannot remove the head of the Office of Special Counsel without cause. Supreme Court review is inevitable.

Reason

A government watchdog that was fired by Trump is trying to protect tens of thousands of federal workers from latest culling

The Office of Special Counsel’s findings could have major implications for fired federal workers trying to get their jobs back.

Fortune

Supreme Court won’t let Trump immediately fire whistleblower chief as legal challenge plays out

Hampton Dellinger will remain at the Office of Special Counsel, for now

The Independent UK

President Trump's Emergency Appeal To Supreme Court

President Trump's appeal to dismiss ethics watchdog agency head raises questions about presidential authority over independent agencies.

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Judge Reinstates Head of Federal Anti-Corruption Agency Who Trump Tried to Fire

A federal judge has reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) after President Donald Trump attempted to fire him.

Latin Times

Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump

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Federal Judge Sides With Ethics Watchdog Protecting Whistleblowers Fired By Trump and Reinstates Him

A federal judge has reinstated the head of a federal ethics agency after President Donald Trump tried to quietly fire him, marking the latest in a series of illegal terminations attempted by the Trump administration.

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Federal Investigator Fired By Trump Ordered To Return Temporarily

Federal judge orders temporary reinstatement of fired Special Counsel, highlighting importance of independence and accountability in investigating politica...

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Fired Office Of Special Counsel Head Sues President Trump

Former head of Office of Special Counsel sues Trump for illegal firing, raising concerns about whistleblower protection and Hatch Act enforcement.

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Federal Special Counsel Fights Job Termination Amid Whistleblower Concerns

Federal Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger contests abrupt termination by White House, highlighting concerns about whistleblower protection and political in...

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Jim Jordan Demands Special Counsel Jack Smith Keeps All His Records As Trump Prosecution Winds Down

"We are concerned that the Office of Special Counsel may attempt to purge relevant records, communications and documents," Jordan said

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Navy Secretary Del Toro Violated Hatch Act, Criticized Trump

Navy Secretary Del Toro violated the Hatch Act by endorsing Biden and criticizing Trump while on official duty overseas. Office of Special Counsel's report...

Al Jazeera

White House to review ruling that press secretary broke Hatch Act

A ruling by a government agency said Karine Jean-Pierre violated a law limiting political activity by federal employees.

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