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D.C. Court Backs Trump's Lawful Firing of Officials

12/6/2025

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  • The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump acted lawfully in firing Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox.
  • The court found firing restrictions at the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board violate separation of powers.
  • The decision aligns with a Supreme Court indication that these agencies wield significant executive power.
  • The Supreme Court is set to hear related arguments soon.