Court Blocks Trump Layoffs, Supreme Court Backs Firings

A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration's planned mass layoffs and agency reorganizations, ruling that such actions require Congressional approval. The injunction halts reductions and restructuring across 22 federal agencies, affecting hundreds of thousands of employees, while legal challenges continue. The Trump administration is appealing the injunction, arguing it limits presidential authority over the executive branch. Separately, the Supreme Court granted a temporary request allowing President Trump to fire members of independent federal labor agencies, pending further legal proceedings. The Supreme Court's move signals support for broader presidential power over agency personnel. Together, these developments highlight an intensifying legal battle over the limits of executive control within the federal government.