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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
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.