The justices heard arguments in the DOJ's appeal of a lower court's decision that Trump exceeded his authority when he moved to dismiss FTC member Rebecca Slaughter.

The justices heard arguments in the DOJ's appeal of a lower court's decision that Trump exceeded his authority when he moved to dismiss FTC member Rebecca Slaughter.

Such a decision will “destroy the structure of government” and remove one of the remaining roadblocks to the president’s ability to do whatever he wants.

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