US supreme court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, a decision delivered on March 2025. The 6-3 vote in Trump v Slaughter overrules a 90-year court precedent restricting executive power. Dissenting Justices warned this would jeopardize the independence of federal agencies and their regulatory actions.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 14:29 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 14:50 UTC
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