High court issues split decisions on Trump’s control of executive board members

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered mixed rulings on President Trump's authority over executive board members, allowing him to fire Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter but prohibiting his removal of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve. The 6-3 decision underscores the complex balance of presidential power versus institutional independence, raising significant questions about the limits of executive authority. This ruling could have lasting implications for future administrations, as it touches on the delicate interplay between the executive branch and independent regulatory bodies.