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Brian Slupski

Judge Rules Trump's Attempt to Fire Federal Watchdog 'Unlawful'

Trump has made headlines and stirred discourse online over his controversial policies, but polls suggest his voters are still backing him up. (Credit: Getty Images)

A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to remove the head of a watchdog agency.

Hampton Dellinger will, for now, continue to lead the Office of Special Counsel, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled, according to the Associated Press. The issue is now likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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