Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent labor agencies
- Donald Trump plans to cut federal employee numbers by 8 to 50 percent across 22 agencies, as reported by The Washington Post.
- An executive order signed by Trump aims to end collective bargaining rights for many federal employees, covering 18 government departments and several agencies.
- The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump can fire board members of independent labor agencies unconstitutionally, raising concerns about his power to act.
- This ruling may affect the future of independent agencies, amid concerns about Trump's power to act.
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Trump can fire 2 agency heads, appeals court says
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump can fire members of two independent agencies, a divided federal appeals court in Washington ruled, boosting the president’s efforts to dramatically reshape the U.S. government. In a 2-1 order issued Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals…
BREAKING: Appeals Court Sides with Trump, Clears the Way for Him to Fire Members of Labor, Merit Systems Board
In a significant ruling, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has empowered President Trump to dismiss the Merit Systems Board, potentially reshaping federal oversight. This decision carries profound implications for governance and accountability.
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