Appeals Court Lets Trump Remove Another Democrat From Independent Agency

The ruling cited a Supreme Court decision in May that allowed President Trump to sideline Democratic appointees from several other nonpartisan agencies.

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Supreme Court Lets Trump, for Now, Remove Agency Leaders

An appeals court previously ruled that a key 1935 precedent, long in the cross hairs of the conservative legal movement, meant the officials could keep their jobs.

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Starbucks Baristas Stage Walkouts Over Dress Code Change

Their union objected to the unilateral policy change. Starbucks said the disruption has been minimal.

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Supreme Court Sides With Trump, for Now, on Firing Agencies’ Leaders

Chief Justice Roberts ordered a brief pause of an appeals court ruling that had reinstated Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to positions at agencies protecting workers’ rights.

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Google Says Employees Can Discuss Antitrust Case

The Silicon Valley giant had ordered employees to stay silent on the landmark case before reaching a settlement with a workers’ union over the issue.

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Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders

A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.

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How Blueprint Founder Bryan Johnson Sought Control Via Confidentiality Agreements

That control is starting to fray as Mr. Johnson, a longevity guru known for performing experiments on his body, faces a backlash over the agreements.

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Judge Reinstates NLRB Member Fired by Trump

The ruling, which the Trump administration immediately moved to appeal, was a rebuke of Mr. Trump’s expansive view of executive power.

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Trump Signs Order Expanding Power Over Independent Agencies Like FCC and SEC

The president has already challenged statutory protections against summarily firing officials overseeing such agencies without cause.

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Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Workers

Utah joined two other states in prohibiting collective bargaining for teachers, police officers and other public employees in a move that was seen as a possible blow to the country’s labor movement.

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