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Supreme Court grants Trump power to fire independent agency heads

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The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump can fire heads of independent agencies, overturning a nearly century-old precedent. This decision significantly expands presidential power and influence over agencies previously shielded from political interference. However, the ruling includes an exception for the Federal Reserve, acknowledging its distinct historical tradition and preventing the immediate firing of its governor. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Courtenay Brown ·

    Supreme Court rules Trump can fire independent agency heads, with key exception

    <p>The <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/supreme-court-trump-independent-commissioners-ftc" target="_blank">Supreme Cour</a>t on Monday cleared the way for President Trump to freely fire officials from the Federal Trade Commission and most — though not all — agencies that…

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