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Supreme Court Broadens Trump’s Authority to Dismiss Agency Leaders

7/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the Supreme Court expanded presidential removal powers over agency heads.
The ruling lets the president fire leaders of agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission.
Trump’s allies have threatened Disney-owned ABC stations as they flex authority.
Democratic official Anna Gomez, one of few who kept seats after Trump fired most commissioners, warned that removing commissioners for their views will make agencies bow to winds.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the Supreme Court expanded presidential removal powers over agency heads.
The ruling lets the president fire leaders of agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission.
Trump’s allies have threatened Disney-owned ABC stations as they flex authority.
Democratic official Anna Gomez, one of few who kept seats after Trump fired most commissioners, warned that removing commissioners for their views will make agencies bow to winds.