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Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter testifies on the "Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission" before the U.S. Senate Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security Subcommittee in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington on Nov. 27, 2018. (REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo)
Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court backs Trump’s firing of FTC member, overturns precedent

The U.S. Supreme Court backed Donald Trump's firing of a Democratic FTC member, expanding his powers over the government and overturning its 1935 precedent.

Construction scaffolding is in place at the Supreme Court in Washington on April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
Apr 9, 2025

Supreme Court allows Trump’s firings of independent agency board members to take effect, for now

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to oust two board members who oversee independent agencies — for now.