Federal ethics official sues after purported Trump firing
- Posted on February 10, 2025
- By NPR
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Federal ethics official sues after purported Trump firing
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The head of the independent federal Office of Special Counsel has filed a lawsuit, claiming he was illegally fired by President Trump.