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Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power | Texas News

The Supreme Court just handed presidents a major power boost, letting them fire heads of most independent federal agencies at will — overturning a century-old rule requiring justification like poor performance or misconduct. The only exception? The Federal Reserve, where Governor Lisa Cook can stay on the job while fighting mortgage fraud allegations. This ruling reshapes executive authority, giving presidents unprecedented control over agency leadership — except when it comes to the Fed, which remains shielded to preserve economic stability. Critics warn of politicized appointments, while…

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