The justices deliver consequential rulings on mail-in ballots, the E Jean Carroll case and the firing of Lisa Cook.

The U.S. Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term with crucial decisions pending. Key cases involve President Trump's authority to fire federal officials and limit birthright…

Justices consider Trump's move to fire Fed and FTC officials

Split rulings in two presidential appointment cases allowed John Roberts to have his cake and eat it too. The rest of us will pay the price.

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

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

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

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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 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…

The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception:…

While the conservative-majority court has been handing Trump victories, two women bucked the trend.

The court reversed a 1935 precedent restricting presidential powers to remove heads of independent agencies. However, it barred Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook,…

Supreme Court also rules President can't fire Fed governor Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court dealt the Trump agenda major blows on economic regulation and mail-in voting, but also expanded Trump's power over federal agencies.

The Court confirmed sweeping presidential powers over independent agencies. But it drew a line, at least temporarily, at the Fed.

The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a significant win Monday by allowing him to remove the leaders of once-independent federal agencies at will, toppling a 1935…

The nation’s high court dramatically expanding the president’s power, but refused to review a verdict that found Trump sexually abused and defamed a writer.

President Donald Trump suffered a number of setbacks from the Supreme Court on Monday, including a decision allowing states to count some ballots that come in after Election Day.