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Supreme Court Ruling Could Shift Presidential Power Over Agencies

9/26/2025

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The Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter as it weighs legality, with December arguments.
The case challenges the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor precedent restricting presidential removal over independent agencies.
Dissenters say the ruling erodes agency independence and invites political influence.
The decision could shift power between the presidency and independent agencies, affecting the Federal Reserve.

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The Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter as it weighs legality, with December arguments.
The case challenges the 1935 Humphrey’s Executor precedent restricting presidential removal over independent agencies.
Dissenters say the ruling erodes agency independence and invites political influence.
The decision could shift power between the presidency and independent agencies, affecting the Federal Reserve.