US Supreme Court to revisit laws curtailing Trump's power to fire top officials
Published: 9/22/2025
The US Supreme Court ruled to allow President Trump to dismiss a Federal Trade Commission official, Rebecca Slaughter, despite Congressional prohibitions. This decision follows a dissent from Justice Elena Kagan warning about the potential implications of giving the president more power over independent agencies. The court also agreed to revisit a long-standing legal precedent protecting independent agencies from presidential interference, signaling a potential shift in the separation of powers.
