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

The Supreme Court split on decisions concerning President Trump's authority over executive board members, allowing him to fire Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter but ruling he can't remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's board. This 6-3 decision highlights ongoing debates about presidential powers versus independent board member protections. The ruling has significant implications for checks and balances in the U.S. government, emphasizing the importance of maintaining independent oversight in key regulatory bodies.