The Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case on whether President Trump can legally fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, challenging decades-old restrictions on presidential power over federal agencies.
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court allows President Trump to fire FTC leader Rebecca Slaughter, igniting a heated debate over executive power and the independence of federal agencies. The court's ruling signals a potential shift in presidential authority over independent regulators.
Former FTC officials decry illegal firings by Trump, claiming violations of Supreme Court precedent. The fallout raises questions about presidential power and the independence of regulatory agencies.
