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July 14, 2026
Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power Over Independent Agencies
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Trump v. Slaughter, allowing the president to fire officials from independent agencies.
- Former FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter described the decision as a threat to civil service integrity.
- Critics warn the ruling could lead to increased political manipulation within federal agencies.
2 Sources
- Victims of Trump purge call supreme court ruling a ‘dagger in heart’ to civil serviceJul 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM · The Guardian
- Railroad, airline labor mediator fired by Trump drops legal fightJul 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM · The Hill