On January 27, 2025, President Trump terminated National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) General Counsel Jennifer A. Abruzzo and Board Member Gwynne Wilcox. While Abruzzo’s termination was widely anticipated, Wilcox’s termination was not and may be challenged in court. Then, on February 1, 2025, President Trump terminated Jessica Rutter, who had become NLRB Acting General Counsel upon Abruzzo’s firing. On February 3, 2025, President Trump named William B. Cowen to serve as Acting General Counsel.