A federal judge has issued an order allowing a top government investigator, who was fired by President Donald Trump, to return to his role as Special Counsel for a few more days. The judge's decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the investigator challenging his termination.
The Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency created by Congress to handle whistleblower retaliation allegations, is distinct from the special counsels appointed to oversee sensitive Justice Department investigations. The investigator, Hampton Dellinger, was confirmed by the Senate last year for a five-year term.
