President Gains Control of Independent Agencies | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

The Supreme Court just handed the president a major win—giving them unprecedented power to fire top officials from independent agencies like the FTC. Gone are the days when commissioners could be removed only for inefficiency or neglect; now, presidents can act more freely, reshaping how these powerful watchdogs operate. Legal experts warn this could lead to political retaliation, as future administrations might weaponize agency control against opponents. With the court’s job far from over, the next few years could see a fierce battle over who really runs these critical agencies—and whether…