INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

May 24 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Unusual Move: Trump's Power Play

The Supreme Court recently made a significant decision that has far-reaching implications for the balance of power in the U. S. government. This decision allows the president to remove leaders of certain federal agencies without a valid reason. This move breaks with nearly a century of legal precedent, which had protected these agency leaders from arbitrary removal. ...

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

The Power Shift: Trump's Move to Control Independent Agencies

In a recent development, the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant decision. The court ruled that President Trump has the authority to dismiss members of independent agencies. This ruling came from a 2-1 decision, stating that limits on the president's power to remove executive branch officers are unconstitutional. This is a big deal because it affects ho...

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Trump's Move to Control Independent Agencies

In a surprising turn of events, the current president made a bold move to tighten his grip on independent agencies. This isn't just about one agency, but many, like the FCC and the SEC. These agencies were set up to work independently from the White House. The president's new order demands that these agencies pass their proposed regulations through the White House fi...

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Feb 18 2025POLITICS

Trump's Supreme Court Showdown: Power Play or Legal Precedent?

President Donald Trump is making his first move to the Supreme Court in his second term. He is asking the justices to let him fire the head of a government ethics watchdog agency. This case, Bessent v. Dellinger, could have big implications for the independence of federal agencies and the power of the president. The spotlight is on Hampton Dellinger, who was...

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