Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAriana BaioMonday 29 June 2026 16:06 BSTPresident Donald Trump speaks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's policy conference, a gathering of conservative Christian activists and leaders, at the Washington Hilton, Friday, June 26 (PA)The Supreme Court's conservative majority expanded presidential authority by ruling that the president can fire leaders of independent federal agencies.This decision, in Trump v. Slaughter, reverses a 91-year-old precedent that limited the president's power to remove certain government officials.The ruling could have significant implications for a dozen other independent agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.However, in Trump v. Cook, the justices declined the president's request to allow him to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing a lack of due process.The court's decision to keep Cook on the board, despite expanding presidential authority in other areas, indicates some limitations, though narrowly defined.In fullSupreme Court expands Trump’s powers to fire federal workers - but stops his push to remove Lisa Cook from FedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in