WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers, according to documents obtained Sunday that would mark the first appeal to the justices
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to permit the firing of the head of the federal agency dedicated to protecting whistleblowers, according to documents obtained Sunday that would mark the first appeal to the justices since President Donald Trump took office.
Dellinger has argued that the law says he can only be dismissed for problems with the performance of his job, none of which were cited in the email dismissing him. It’s not clear what reception Trump will get from the conservative-dominated court that includes three justices he nominated in his first term.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US Supreme Court Clears Path for TikTok Ban, Fate Now in Trump's HandsThe US Supreme Court has paved the way for a potential ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns. The app could be offline by Sunday if the ban is upheld. President-elect Donald Trump will ultimately decide the app's fate.
Read more »
Trump Claims He 'Thought' Supreme Court 'Died' After Pence Criticizes JusticesFormer President Donald Trump made a disparaging remark about the Supreme Court, saying he thought they 'died' after Vice President Mike Pence criticized their potential rulings. Pence's comments stemmed from concerns about judges overstepping their bounds and interfering with the executive branch's authority, drawing a comparison to a judge attempting to dictate military operations or prosecutorial discretion. Trump's statement sparked a response from HuffPost, who emphasized the importance of their continued coverage on the consequences of his presidency.
Read more »
Supreme Court to decide next week whether to hear challenge to Quebec secularism lawThe Supreme Court of Canada will announce next week whether it will hear a challenge to Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21.
Read more »
US Supreme Court Clears Way for TikTok BanThe US Supreme Court has paved the way for a potential ban on TikTok, which could see the app go offline this Sunday. President-elect Donald Trump ultimately holds the decision, with the option to uphold the ban or seek alternative solutions. The ban stems from national security concerns regarding TikTok's data collection practices and its ties to China. TikTok has stated it will comply with the law and go dark if the ban is enforced.
Read more »
Supreme Court to Decide on Quebec Secularism Law AppealThe Supreme Court of Canada is poised to announce next week whether it will hear an appeal of Quebec's controversial Bill 21, a law that restricts religious symbols for certain public sector employees. The decision, expected on Thursday, will determine the fate of the law that has sparked intense debate on religious freedom and secularism in Canada.
Read more »
Supreme Court to decide next week whether to hear challenge to Quebec secularism lawMONTREAL — The Supreme Court of Canada will announce next week whether it will hear a challenge to Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21.
Read more »