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Supreme Court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning precedent
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Danielle Abreu and The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on this decision can be found through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including the court's written opinion on the matter. This decision was made with a 6-3 vote by the court's conservative majority.
A recent Supreme Court decision has given the president more control over independent federal agencies. The court ruled that the president can fire members of the Federal Trade Commission, overturning a previous law. This decision was made with a 6-3 vote by the court's conservative majority.
The ruling upheld President Donald Trump's decision to remove certain members from the Federal Trade Commission. The decision is expected to expand presidential control over independent agencies.
Further details on this decision can be found through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including the court's written opinion on the matter.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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