Supreme Court cements Trump's power over agencies long considered independent
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was lawful, overturning a 91-year-old precedent. This decision grants the president greater authority to remove officials at independent agencies.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in executive power, reducing the independence of federal agencies that were previously shielded from political removal.
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The article provides a historical context of the legal precedent while explaining the court's rationale for the shift in executive power.
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