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Supreme Court Expands Presidential Removal Powers | US News
The Supreme Court just handed down a seismic ruling that reshapes presidential power, letting presidents fire heads of independent agencies without needing to prove cause — a move that guts nearly a century of precedent and could dramatically expand executive control. The decision, dubbed the “Slaughter Case,” centers on a former FTC commissioner and argues that requiring justification for removal violates separation of powers. While supporters hail it as restoring presidential authority, critics warn it threatens agency independence. A key exception? The Federal Reserve — where a governor…
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