US Supreme Court Expands Presidential Removal Powers but Protects Federal Reserve Governor
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to expand presidential authority by allowing President Donald Trump to remove heads of most independent federal agencies without cause, overturning a 91-year-old precedent. However, in a separate 5-4 decision, the court blocked Trump's immediate removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing procedural protections and the Fed's unique independence. Cook, appointed by Joe Biden, denies mortgage fraud allegations cited by Trump, who has threatened further action. The rulings reshape executive power while preserving the Federal Reserve's autonomy.