Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Donald Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful

A federal judge ruled that Hampton Dellinger must remain in his position as head of the Office of Special Counsel, stating that President Trump's attempt to remove him was unlawful. The decision underscores the importance of protecting the independence of the agency responsible for safeguarding federal workers from unlawful personnel actions and whistleblower reprisals.