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politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Judge voids Kari Lake’s VOA actions over improper appointment

A federal judge ruled that Kari Lake’s tenure as acting CEO of the Voice of America violated federal law, voiding a broad set of staff cuts and shutdowns she oversaw; the court found she was not lawfully serving and thus unable to exercise CEO authority under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and the Appointments Clause, with the actions taken between July 31 and November 19, 2025, being void and a court-ordered pause on layoffs remaining in place as the case proceeds with Lake appealing.

via CNBC|

#appointments-clause #federal-vacancies-reform-act #kari-lake

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Archivist role shifts as Rubio exits acting post at National Archives

Sen. Marco Rubio is no longer serving as the acting head of the National Archives after hitting the Federal Vacancies Reform Act limit; with no deputy archivist in place, James Byron had been performing the duties of archivist, and the agency is in a leadership transition amid ongoing questions about records management and Rubio's other roles.

via Federal News Network|

#acting-archivist #federal-vacancies-reform-act #james-byron

law7 months ago•3 min saved

Judge Rules Alina Habba Unlawfully Serves as New Jersey U.S. Attorney

A federal judge ruled that Alina Habba, former Trump attorney, is serving unlawfully as New Jersey's U.S. Attorney due to violations of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, affecting her authority to oversee ongoing cases, though her criminal indictments remain valid.

via CBS News|

#alina-habba #federal-vacancies-reform-act #judicial-ruling

politics8 months ago•1 min saved

Alina Habba to continue as New Jersey's acting U.S. Attorney amid political shifts

President Trump's efforts to keep Alina Habba as the top prosecutor in New Jersey involve a legal maneuver under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, allowing her to serve as Acting U.S. Attorney after her nomination was withdrawn, amidst a legal and political standoff.

via ABC News|

#alina-habba #federal-vacancies-reform-act #new-jersey

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Christopher Wray's Resignation: A Turning Point in Trump's Political Battles

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House, allowing Trump to potentially install a loyalist as acting director. This move, seen as a preemptive surrender, opens pathways for Trump to bypass Senate approval and place a MAGA loyalist in charge of the FBI, raising concerns about the agency's independence and integrity. Wray's decision is criticized as prioritizing personal pride over national interest, potentially facilitating Trump's influence over the FBI.

via Slate|

#christopher-wray #donald-trump #fbi

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"House Committee Approves Bill to Restrict Length of Acting DOL Secretaries' Tenure"

The House Education and Workforce Committee has approved a bill that would prevent Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su from leading the Department of Labor without Senate confirmation. The bill, introduced by Rep. Kevin Kiley, would limit the acting secretary capacity to 210 days, aligning with the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Su's nomination for the top job is facing opposition, and she would need all remaining Democratic senators' support and Vice President Kamala Harris's tiebreaking vote to be confirmed. The bill will now move to the full House for consideration.

via Pensions & Investments|

#acting-secretary #department-of-labor #federal-vacancies-reform-act