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US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed
The US Supreme Court increased presidential authority by supporting President Donald Trump's dismissals of leaders in independent federal agencies, with the Federal Reserve being the notable exception. The decision upheld the president's power to fire agency heads but preserved the independence of the Federal Reserve.
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