Outcry over supreme court decision to grant Trump power to fire agency chiefs

The US Supreme Court's decision to grant Trump—and future presidents—the authority to fire leaders of independent agencies has sparked outrage among legal and labor experts. This ruling overturns nearly a century of precedent that had limited executive power, effectively implementing a "loyalty test" for agency chiefs. Critics argue that this move undermines checks and balances, potentially enabling political purges and eroding the independence of critical regulatory bodies. The decision, celebrated by Trump, could have far-reaching implications for the balance of power in the US government.