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Can the President Fire Anyone He Wants? Yes, Unless the Target Is Part of the Federal Reserve.

In a pair of decisions on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have full authority to fire heads of executive branch agencies—but that the Fed is different.

Reason

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

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.

Bangkok Post

Ram temple donation row: Ayodhya lawyers boycott accused; demand for CBI probe; SC refuses urgent hearing

Separately, a plea seeking a time-bound investigation by a CBI-led multi-disciplinary team came before the Supreme Court, but the vacation bench questioned the urgency and postponed the hearing until after the summer break, saying "heavens are not going to fall".

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Trump unleashes stern warning to Republicans after Supreme Court smackdown on mail-in ballots: ‘CHEATING!’

President lashes out after high court gives OK to mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but arriving after

The Independent UK

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's unprecedented bid to fire Fed's Cook

The Supreme Court has taken a significant stand for the Federal Reserve's independence, rejecting President Trump's unusual effort to remove Governor Lisa Cook. The ruling highlights that Fed officials are appointed for set terms and can only be dismissed under specific circumstances, ensuring the central bank remains free from political…

The Economic Times

You just got a big win in keeping your location info secret from the cops

President Donald Trump's administration defended the investigative method in the case

The Independent UK

Supreme Court Ends Agency "Independence," Save for the Federal Reserve

As expected, the Supreme Court overturns Humphrey's Executor, but reaffirms the independence of the Federal Reserve.

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Supreme Court expands Trump’s powers to fire federal workers - but stops his push to remove Lisa Cook from Fed

Supreme Court expanded the president’s authority by removing a 91-year-old precedent intended to prevent politics from interfering with independent regulatory agencies

The Independent UK

US supreme court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies

Case focused on White House’s March 2025 firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump’s push to toss verdict in sex abuse case

THE Supreme Court has rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s finding that he sexually abused the writer E Jean Carroll in…

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court to release final opinions of term Tuesday

The Supreme Court announced it will wrap up decisions for the term Tuesday, which is expected to include a ruling on a case over President Donald Trump’s push to unilaterally alter birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on Monday announced the last day for opinions, which is likely…

Roll Call

Supreme Court allows counts of late-arriving mail ballots

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi state law Monday that allows election officials to count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but that arrive up to five days later, turning aside a challenge from Republicans and allowing similar laws in more than two dozen states. The 5-4 decision,…

Roll Call

Supreme Court stops Trump firing of Fed board member

The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook on Monday, even as the justices expanded presidential power to remove members of the Federal Trade Commission and other independent agencies. The two decisions written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr —…

Roll Call

Could Trump’s Supreme Court battle rewrite what it means to be American?

The decision could reshape more than 150 years of legal precedent and determine whether children born on U.S. soil automatically become American citizens

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The Economic Times

Ram temple donation row: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking fair probe

The Supreme Court has deferred an urgent plea seeking a time-bound probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations. Justices M M Sundresh and Sheel Nagu stated the matter would be heard after the summer break, questioning the immediate urgency. The petition calls for a CBI-led SIT to investigate financial…

The Economic Times

US Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump's power to be decided

The Supreme Court is concluding a term dominated by President Trump's assertions of executive authority. Key decisions this week involve birthright citizenship, the power to dismiss independent agency heads, and transgender athletes' participation in sports. Cases also address mail-in ballot grace periods, campaign finance, and geofence warrants.

The Economic Times

Temporary employees can get pension even without formal regularisation if eligible, rules the Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that temporary-status employees, even without formal regularization, are entitled to pensionary benefits after retirement. This landmark decision, stemming from a case involving postal workers, emphasizes that long service and eligibility under specific rules grant these rights. The court directed authorities to…

Salon

SCOTUS is done with immigrant rights

The Supreme Court's latest rulings signal that compassionate conservatism is officially dead

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'No notice, no explanation': Noida man leaves job without a word and still convinces two courts to reinstate him

A Noida factory worker who walked off the job in 2012 without any written notice or explanation managed to win reinstatement orders from both the Labour Court and the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court has now set the record straight, ruling that unsubstantiated oral claims cannot override an employer's…

The Economic Times

Telangana govt considering moving SC against VB G RAM G Act: Minister

Telangana's Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy revealed the state government is considering a Supreme Court challenge against the new VB G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA. A cabinet sub-committee is exploring joint legal action with Karnataka and Kerala. The government aims to protect states' powers and finances, with a…

International Business Times UK

Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to OK Massive ICE Detention Policy After 9,300 Judicial Defeats

The Trump administration appeals to the Supreme Court to revive a contested immigration detention policy, potentially reshaping bond hearings for immigrants facing deportation.

The Independent UK

Some paid the ultimate price to enact voting rights. Their survivors see America turning backward

It's been six decades since the Voting Rights Act was enacted

Salon

Haitians meet fear with unity

Despite the devastation of the SCOTUS ruling, Haitian immigrants and their allies aren't giving up just yet

The Economic Times

Homebuyer can seek compensation for delayed delivery after taking possession: SC

Homebuyers can pursue compensation for delayed flat delivery even after taking possession, the Supreme Court ruled. The apex court overturned a previous order that denied a buyer's consumer status post-possession. The court emphasized that a claim for delayed possession arises before delivery and subsequent acceptance doesn't negate the right to…

The Independent UK

Megyn Kelly faces backlash over ‘profoundly racist’ rant against Haitian immigrants after Supreme Court ruling

Right-wing commentator tells Haitian immigrants with TPS to ‘go home’ in vulgar rant

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