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Supreme Court Grants Dellinger Reprieve Amid Executive Tensions

2/22/2025

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The Supreme Court has granted Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, a temporary reprieve, allowing him to stay in his role until February 26. This decision underscores the escalating conflict over executive authority and the autonomy of federal agencies, as President Trump seeks to remove Dellinger, who was appointed by President Biden.

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The Supreme Court has granted Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, a temporary reprieve, allowing him to stay in his role until February 26. This decision underscores the escalating conflict over executive authority and the autonomy of federal agencies, as President Trump seeks to remove Dellinger, who was appointed by President Biden.