Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump speaks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's policy conference, a gathering of conservative Christian activists and leaders, at the Washington Hilton, Friday, June 26 (PA)The Supreme Court's conservative majority expanded presidential authority by ruling that the president can fire leaders of independent federal agencies. This decision, in Trump v. Slaughter, reverses a 91-year-old precedent that limited the president's power to remove certain government officials. The ruling could have significant implications for a dozen other independent agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. However, in Trump v. Cook, the justices declined the president's request to allow him to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing a lack of due process. The court's decision to keep Cook on the board, despite expanding presidential authority in other areas, indicates some limitations, though narrowly defined. In fullSupreme Court expands Trump’s powers to fire federal workers - but stops his push to remove Lisa Cook from FedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The Supreme Court just gave the president far more control over independent agencies.

The court overturned a 90-year-old precedent that previously shielded members of independent boards from political interference

The Supreme Court says Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook can remain in her job for now, a rebuke to President Donald Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation’s central bank.

In a separate ruling, the justices allowed Lisa Cook to remain at the Fed. Follow for live updates.

The conservative justices overturned 90 years of precedent to allow the president to fire almost any executive branch official for any reason at all.

The Supreme Court delivered a consequential setback for the commander-in-chief and executive power.

Supreme Court limits Trump's power to fire Fed officials. Jerome Powell out from Fed board by December 31 at 39.5% YES.

Case focused on White House’s March 2025 firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter

The court ruled that Trump could fire Rebecca Slaughter, a member of the FTC, while also ruling that he can fire the heads of similar agencies without cause.

The conservative majority of the Supreme Court expanded the president’s authority by removing a 91-year-old precedent intended to prevent politics from interfering with…

The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration in a case former Fed Chair Jerome Powell called \

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump speaks at the Faith &…

The Supreme Court issued a blockbuster ruling that will vastly expand a president's power and influence.

The justices allowed Cook to keep her job while green-lighting the president’s firing of another Democratic appointee to an independent body, FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.

The US Supreme Court on Monday fortified President Donald Trump's powers to fire members of independent government agencies, but carved out protections for the Federal Reserve by…

The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook on Monday, even as the justices expanded presidential power to…

Supreme Court strengthens Trump’s authority to fire independent agency members, protecting Fed's Governor Cook’s position.

The Supreme Court handed Trump sweeping power over independent agencies — but not to fire Lisa Cook.

US Supreme Court on Monday upheld President Donald Trump's authority to remove the heads of most independent federal agencies, while making a key exception for the Federal…

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his…