U.S. Supreme Court expands Trump’s power to remove FTC commissioner

The U.S. Supreme Court voted 6‑3 to permit President Donald Trump to dismiss Democratic Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slater for political reasons, overturning a 90‑year precedent that barred presidents from removing officials of independent agencies at will. The ruling, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, grants the president and future presidents broader control over agencies that oversee many aspects of American life. Earlier the Court rejected Trump’s bid to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to remain in office. Trump hailed the decision as a “great victory” and one of the most important expansions of presidential authority.

The decision marks a significant shift in the balance of power between the executive branch and independent regulatory bodies, potentially reshaping how such agencies operate and are held accountable.