Supreme Court rules Trump can fire independent agency heads, with key exception

The Supreme Court's decision allows President Trump to dismiss officials from the Federal Trade Commission and many other independent agencies, marking a significant shift in how political influence impacts these bodies. This ruling overturns a nearly century-old precedent that had previously protected these officials from political removal, drastically expanding presidential power. This move undermines the longstanding independence of these agencies, which were designed to operate free from direct political control, potentially impacting regulatory processes and oversight.