Supreme Court Says Trump Can Fire Independent Regulators, while Shielding Fed Governors from At‑Will Dismissal

The Supreme Court issued two related decisions on presidential authority over federal officials. The rulings hold that President Trump may remove independent regulators without cause. The Court emphasized that such officials serve at the president’s pleasure. At the same time, the justices affirmed the Federal Reserve’s statutory independence. They ruled that Fed governors cannot be dismissed arbitrarily by the president. The decisions draw a line between political appointees and central‑bank leadership. Legal scholars note the split could affect future attempts to reshape regulatory agencies. The outcomes may shape how executive power is exercised over independent bodies.