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US Supreme Court expands presidential power to fire agency heads, excludes Federal Reserve

US Supreme Court expands presidential power to fire agency heads, excludes Federal Reserve

In a 6–3 ruling, the US Supreme Court held that presidents have broad authority to remove leaders of most independent federal agencies. The decision leaves the Federal Reserve outside the sweep for now, allowing Governor Lisa Cook to remain while her legal challenge continues.

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US Supreme Court Backs Trump on Agency Firings but Spares Federal Reserve