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Trump sees signs of success in fight to remove independent agency heads - Washington Examiner

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The D.C. Circuit upheld the president's authority to dismiss Hampton Dellinger , head of the Office of Special Counsel .

Experts say Trump has strong arguments to support his removal power.

The administration still faces hurdles in other high-profile dismissals, including Merit Systems Protection Board Member Cathy Harris and National Labor Relations Board Member Gwynne Wilcox .

Judge William Alsup told the Trump administration fired probationary workers must be returned to their old jobs, not just placed on administrative leave.

Alsup previously ordered the administration to return the fired workers to their posts.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit , mostly composed of Democratic appointees, ordered Alsup 's decision to remain in place on March 17 .

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