Court Temporarily Allows Trump to Fire Dellinger

A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to remove Hampton Dellinger from his position as head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel. This decision came after a lower court had ruled that Dellinger's firing was unlawful, as federal law restricts the president's ability to dismiss the special counsel except for specific reasons such as inefficiency or neglect of duty. The appeals court's stay permits Trump's removal of Dellinger while the administration's appeal is expedited. Dellinger, appointed by President Biden, had been working to reinstate federal workers dismissed by Trump's administration. The case may eventually reach the Supreme Court, as it raises significant questions about executive authority and the protection of federal employees. Meanwhile, this ruling showcases the ongoing legal battles and challenges against Trump's administration following his second inauguration.