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

The US Supreme Court on Monday expanded presidential authority by upholding President Trump's power to fire the heads of independent federal agencies. However, there's a significant exception: the Federal Reserve remains protected from removal at the president's discretion. According to France 24, this decision enhances executive power while preserving important institutional safeguards.

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