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Gorsuch calls out Trump FCC chief for targeting Kimmel

Gorsuch calls out Trump FCC chief for targeting Kimmel

Summary

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch mentioned FCC Chair Brendan Carr's criticism of Jimmy Kimmel in a recent opinion about President Trump's power over independent agencies. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump has the authority to fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission.

Key Facts

  • Justice Neil Gorsuch referenced Brendan Carr’s criticism of Jimmy Kimmel in his Supreme Court opinion.
  • Brendan Carr is the chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Jimmy Kimmel is a late-night TV host on ABC.
  • The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision on President Trump's authority over independent agencies.
  • The court ruled that President Trump can fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
  • The case involves the limits of presidential power over independent government agencies.
  • The ruling sets a precedent for how much control the president has over appointed officials.
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