SCOTUS Expands Presidential Reach, Keeps the Fed’s Independence Intact

The Supreme Court’s term largely advanced Trump’s priorities—expanding presidential power, shrinking the administrative state, and advancing GOP-friendly outcomes—while preserving the Federal Reserve’s independence in a key ruling and constraining unilateral tariff authority. Birthright citizenship was a mixed result, not a sweeping loss or win, and the Court signaled it won’t upend the Fed’s autonomy even as it weakens protections for other independent agencies. Overall, the court leans toward a more empowered presidency with selective economic safeguards intact.