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Supreme Court to Review Trump's Federal Authority Cases

12/1/2025

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The Supreme Court will hear December 8, 2025, cases involving President Donald Trump’s efforts to change federal agency independence.
One case challenges Trump's authority to fire a Federal Trade Commission member, testing a 90-year precedent.
Another question asks whether coordinated party expenditure limits violate the First Amendment.
First Choice Women’s Resource Centers in New Jersey challenges a subpoena from the state Attorney General for donor information.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court will hear December 8, 2025, cases involving President Donald Trump’s efforts to change federal agency independence.
One case challenges Trump's authority to fire a Federal Trade Commission member, testing a 90-year precedent.
Another question asks whether coordinated party expenditure limits violate the First Amendment.
First Choice Women’s Resource Centers in New Jersey challenges a subpoena from the state Attorney General for donor information.