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Supreme Court shields Fed independence, but broadens presidential removal powers

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The Supreme Court has ruled that the Federal Reserve's independence is protected, preventing President Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook without cause. This decision, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, emphasizes the necessity of insulating monetary policy from political influence. However, in a separate ruling, the Court overturned the nearly century-old Humphrey's Executor precedent, allowing presidents greater latitude to remove leaders of other independent agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, if legal cause can be established. AI

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Supreme Court shields Fed independence, but broadens presidential removal powers

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Neil Irwin ·

    2 Supreme Court rulings treat the Fed as an exception

    <p>The Federal Reserve is different. That's the upshot of the <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/supreme-court-legal-decisions" target="_blank">Supreme Court's rulings</a> Monday morning.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>President Trump can't fire Fed governor L…

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