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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with mass firings of federal employees, rejecting a legal challenge from labor unions. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper acknowledged the widespread disruption caused by the firings but stated that the matter likely falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Labor Relations Authority rather than the courts. The decision allows the administration to continue its efforts to downsize the federal workforce, a move unions argue is an illegal attempt to bypass Congress. Despite the setback, union leaders have vowed to keep fighting the policy through legal channels.