One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court made several important rulings related to President Donald Trump’s powers and legal disputes. The court gave Trump broad authority over independent government agencies but blocked his attempt to remove a Federal Reserve governor and allowed late mail-in ballots in an election case.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court overturned a nearly 100-year-old rule limiting presidential power to remove heads of independent regulatory agencies.
- Six conservative justices, including three appointed by President Trump, supported expanding presidential removal power.
- Three liberal justices dissented, opposing the change in presidential authority.
- The ruling affects many government agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission, election regulators, and financial and environmental bodies.
- In a 5-4 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the liberals to block Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
- Trump accused Cook of mortgage fraud, but the court said she must have a chance to defend herself.
- Roberts expressed concern about the dangers of presidents controlling the Federal Reserve for political reasons.
- Another court decision allowed states to count mail-in ballots received after Election Day if they were postmarked on time, which was against Trump’s position.
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