Appeals court temporarily greenlights Trump’s firing of whistleblower office head
The federal appeals court agreed on Wednesday to greenlight the shooting of U.S. special adviser Hampton Dillinger until the court resolves legal challenges. Orders from The DC Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily lifted the judge's decision that found Dellinger's dismissal was illegal and sent him back to the post as head of the office responsible […]
IRS Weighs Firing Half Its 90,000-Strong Workforce
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is considering walking half of its approximately 90,000 employees through the door, multiple reports claimed Tuesday. If true, it will be the latest in the efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk, challenging deep states and allowing government officials to be more efficient and accountable. […]
South Carolina killer Brad Sigmon faces death by firing squad
The convicted double murderer is scheduled to die Friday after firing a squad in South Carolina. This was his first execution in the United States in 15 years. Brad Sigmon, 67, personally demanded extraordinary punishment after fearing that the electric chair would “cook him to life,” his lawyer, Gerald King, wrote in a statement. He […]
Federal judge reverses Trump firing of federal employees’ appeal board chairwoman
The former chairman of a lesser-known agency hearing dismissal or appeals by disciplined federal employees has been ordered to be reinstated to her position by a federal judge. Kathy Harris, a Democrat who led the Merritt Systems Protection Board (MSPB) until fired by President Donald Trump on February 10, was redirected to her position after […]
Firing of whistleblower protection office head unlawful, judge rules
A federal judge on Saturday determined that it was illegal for President Trump to fire the head of an office designed to protect government whistleblowers. US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson endorses Hampton Dillinger, director of the Special Advisory Office, who said he was fired from his post in a one-sentence email. The former President […]
Federal judge rules Trump’s firing of head of special counsel was unlawful, will maintain his job
A D.C.-based federal district judge ruled that President Donald Trump fired the Special Adviser Director late Saturday evening was illegal and that he kept him in the post. The Trump administration filed a notice of appeal shortly thereafter. Hampton Dillinger, appointed by former President Joe Biden to lead the Special Advisory Bureau, sued the Trump […]
Karine Jean-Pierre ripped over ‘firing squad’ recap of Biden’s exit from race
Former White House press secretary, Carine Jean Pierre was blown up on social media this week after sitting this week for an interview summarizing her thoughts on Biden's debate performance and her thoughts on the Democrats fallout. “I…look, personally, I think the hardest thing to see in three weeks is that I've had a disconnect. […]
5 Partisan Ex-DOD Chiefs Call for Hearings on Trump’s Firing of Generals
A group of five partisan former defense secretaries — including those who signed an unreliable letter called Hunter Biden Laptop Russia's disinformation — is calling on Congress to hold a hearing on the firing of President Donald Trump's top general. Five former defense secretaries – William Perry, Leon Panetta, Chuck Hagel, James Mattis and Lloyd […]
Ex-US defense secretaries condemn Trump’s firing of senior military officials
Five former defense secretaries issued a poignant letter after President Donald Trump fired the chairman on Thursday, and President Staff Trump and other senior officers. In an open letter issued Thursday, former defense secretaries James Mattis, Leon Panetta, Lloyd Austin, Chuck Hagel and William Perry urged Congress to hold an immediate hearing on the recent […]
LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals Karen Bass firing after California wildfires
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Christine Crowley began the appeal process following Mayor Karen Bass' decision to fire him a week ago. Her appeal came after Bass' decision attracted criticism from city councillors and the public, saying that it was “misinuating the facts.” Crawley announced his appeal to city council members Thursday. “I choose to […]