A federal judge in Washington blocked the Trump administration from removing the top official at a federal watchdog agency, granting a permanent injunction in favor of Hampton Dellinger to remain as head of the Office of Special Counsel. Judge Amy Berman Jackson emphasized the agency’s role in protecting whistle-blowers and the need for cause stipulated under the law for removal, preventing interference with Dellinger’s work. The administration plans to appeal the ruling, potentially leading to a Supreme Court decision after a temporary block was previously upheld.
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L.A. podcast host says he called 911, was put on hold for an hour
A Los Angeles content creator waited 58 minutes for 911 to pick up his call after his home was burglarized, with police disputing the timeline of the response. Evan Lovett, host of the “L.A. in a Minute” podcast, expressed frustration at the delayed emergency response and is now using his platform to address issues such as staff shortages in the L.A. Police Department and 911 call centers, aiming to start a constructive dialogue for the...
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