The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled 6-3 to allow President Trump to fire Biden-appointed Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter and other political appointees from executive branch agencies. Last March, President Trump fired both Democratic commissioners at the FTC. The post JUST IN: Supreme Court Overturns Land
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The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled 6-3 to allow President Trump to fire Biden-appointed Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter and other political appointees from executive branch agencies. Last March, President Trump fired both Democratic commissioners at the FTC. The post JUST IN: Supreme Court Overturns Land
In another landmark ruling, the court refused to let Trump fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, standing firm to preserve the central bank's independence. For decades, certain US regulators have operated largely free of political influence as they’ve worked to keep inflation down and employment up, ensure markets are competitive and transparent, safeguard elections, and protect workers, consumers and investors. The court's decision means Cook can stay in her position as her challenge to her dismissal plays out in the lower courts.
The decision, seen as a win for central bank independence, sends the fight over removal back to the lower courts. The Supreme Court has refused to allow President Donald Trump to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, in a move that strengthens the independence of the central bank.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the story as "Supreme Court backs Trump's firing of FTC member, overturns precedent." CBS News reported the story as "Supreme Court rules against Trump on Lisa Cook case, says Rebecca Slaughter's firing was lawful." Gateway Pundit reported the story as "JUST IN: Supreme Court Overturns Landmark Humphrey’s Executor Case, Says Trump Can Fire Biden-Appointed FTC Commissioner - Trump Responds!."
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22 sources have covered this story, including Gateway Pundit, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Bloomberg and CBS News and 18 other outlets. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 2 hours ago.
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