Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are seeking the dismissal of the election interference case against him, arguing that special counsel Jack Smith was unlawfully appointed and that funding for his office should be halted. They claim that Smith’s appointment violates the Appointments Clause of the Constitution, making his actions invalid. Trump’s legal team contends that without proper appointment and funding, Smith lacks the authority to pursue the case against the former president.
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Trump buyout deals could be canceled, Education Dept. staff told
Top officials at the Education Department warned staff that accepting the Trump administration's deferred resignation package could result in the education secretary cancelling it without recourse, potentially leaving employees without promised pay. The Office of Personnel Management offered federal employees the option to resign by Thursday in exchange for continued pay and benefits until September, aiming to reduce the federal workforce by 10%. Concerns arose over the legality and enforceability of the buyout offer, leading...
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