The Latest Breaking News from the Office of Special Counsel

Judge Reinstates Head of Federal Anti-Corruption Agency Who Trump Tried to Fire

A federal judge has reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) after President Donald Trump attempted to fire him.

Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025

Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Federal Judge Sides With Ethics Watchdog Protecting Whistleblowers Fired By Trump and Reinstates Him

A federal judge has reinstated the head of a federal ethics agency after President Donald Trump tried to quietly fire him, marking the latest in a series of illegal terminations attempted by the Trump administration.

Latin Times · Feb 11, 2025

Navy Secretary Del Toro Violated Hatch Act, Criticized Trump

Navy Secretary Del Toro violated the Hatch Act by endorsing Biden and criticizing Trump while on official duty overseas. Office of Special Counsel's report...

Top News · Sep 5, 2024

White House to review ruling that press secretary broke Hatch Act

A ruling by a government agency said Karine Jean-Pierre violated a law limiting political activity by federal employees.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2023