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Supreme Court Pushes Back on Trump's Bid to Control the Fed
politics2 months ago

Supreme Court Pushes Back on Trump's Bid to Control the Fed

The Supreme Court signaled skepticism about President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, underscoring the Fed's independence and raising questions about presidential power over independent agencies; legal scholars warn that, even if the court pushes back, it may carve out exceptions for the Fed, with potential economic implications and renewed scrutiny of the unitary executive theory, with a decision expected by June.

Supreme Court Faces Critical Challenges to Originalism and Presidential Powers
law-and-politics6 months ago

Supreme Court Faces Critical Challenges to Originalism and Presidential Powers

A former clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas warns that the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution may be shifting towards a pro-presidential stance, potentially undermining norms and institutions, especially regarding the president's power to remove officials, with significant implications for future governance.