Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter turbocharges presidential power

Yesterday, the Supreme Court upheld what legal scholars call the unitary executive theory—essentially the idea that the president has broad independent powers to run the executive branch. The ruling, in Trump v. Slaughter, significantly expands presidential authority over federal agencies and officials. According to The Conversation, the decision marks a major shift in how the courts view the balance of power between the White House and Congress.

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