Government Oversight & Independence - The report highlights concerns over potential presidential overreach, specifically regarding the firing of officials in independent agencies [1] - It notes the Supreme Court's stance on protecting the Federal Reserve's independence from presidential interference [1] - The report mentions the firing of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, leading to a lawsuit challenging the president's authority [1] Labor & Employment - The report mentions the firing of members from the National Labor Relations Board, which protects private sector employees' rights [1] - It also mentions the firing of members from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which protects workers from discrimination [1] - The report discusses the removal of the chair of the Merit System Protection Board, which safeguards federal workers from unjust termination [1] Consumer Protection & Transportation - The report highlights the dismissal of Democrats from the Federal Trade Commission, an agency focused on protecting American consumers from fraud [1] - It also mentions the firing of a member of the Surface Transportation Board, who is also challenging their dismissal [1] FEMA & Disaster Relief - The report discusses an open letter from over 180 current and former FEMA officials criticizing the administration's handling of the disaster relief agency [1] - It mentions that at least 30 current FEMA officials were put on leave for signing the letter [2]
'King Trump' finds his limit as federal workers fight back
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