Supreme Court seems open to allowing Trump to fire some agency officials without cause
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the president's authority to remove members of many independent agencies that Congress has sought to insulate from political pressure.
Justices Seem Ready to Give Trump More Power to Fire Independent Government Officials
A ruling in the president’s favor in the case, which deals with his attempt to remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, would be a major expansion of presidential authority.
Inside Scoop newsletter: 'You’re fired?' SCOTUS ponders Trump's powers
Behind the arguments of the latest Supreme Court case that could dictate the authority of presidents for generations. Plus, a roundup of all the news you may have missed today.
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