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Supreme Court boosts Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed

The US Supreme Court expanded President Donald Trump's powers over personnel in key agencies but carved out protections for the Federal Reserve

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Supreme Court on Monday fortified President Donald Trump's powers to fire members of independent government agencies, but carved out protections for the Federal Reserve by blocking the firing of Governor Lisa Cook.

In a 6-3 ruling, the court's conservative majority rejected a challenge by Democratic Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, ruling that Trump had the power to fire "subordinates who exercise the President's power."

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