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Supreme Court cements Trump's power over agencies long considered independent
By Andrea Hsu, Nina Totenberg | NPR at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 29, 2026
· 5 min read
The U.S. Supreme Court photographed in March.(Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies at will. The decision represents a significant win for the Trump administra...
Key takeaway In a 6-3 ruling, the court found that President Trump's March 2025 firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter without cause was lawful.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies at will. The decision represents a significant win for the Trump administra...
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