Fired head of federal watchdog agency, Hampton Dellinger, has decided to end his legal battle over his removal by President Donald Trump. This decision came after a federal appeals court in Washington ruled in favor of the Trump administration regarding Dellinger’s removal from the Office of Special Counsel. The case highlighted the debate surrounding presidential authority to replace leaders of independent agencies amid efforts to reshape and downsize the federal government. Initially expected to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, Dellinger cited concerns over the office being led by someone closely aligned with the President during the extended legal process. Dellinger’s move signifies the shift in leadership at the Office of Special Counsel and the implications of executive power dynamics within independent agencies.