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Head of federal watchdog agency fired by Trump should remain on the job, judge rules

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  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.

The article from CNN discusses a significant legal development involving a federal judge's ruling on the powers of a government watchdog agency. The judge, appointed by former President Donald Trump, has ruled that the agency, known as the Office of Special Counsel, overstepped its authority in a case involving a Trump-era appointee, Roger Dellinger. Dellinger, who served as the acting head of the Office of Personnel Management, was accused by the Office of Special Counsel of improperly influencing a hiring decision. The judge's decision limits the scope of the watchdog's investigative and enforcement powers, potentially setting a precedent for how such agencies operate. This ruling has sparked a debate about the balance of power between appointed officials and oversight bodies, with implications for future administrative accountability and the autonomy of federal watchdogs.

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