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Igel

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3. That was the predicted outcome.
Thu Feb 12, 2026, 07:28 PM
Thursday

Admin wants one person or kind of person. Judge cites law and removes that person; the courts can appoint another.

But the admin still can fire that person because, well, the admin has that authority under the law. So the way is open for another interim person.

Rinse, repeat.


Yes, the Senate could approve a nominee-or reject the nominee so that it's clear another nomination is required. But that's not how this game is played because the state's senators can prevent the nominee's consideration. Meaning that what's left is either the admin appoints a person that they don't want or the admin appoints an interim person. Who will 'age out' and be removed by the courts .... etc., etc.

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