Presidential Powers and the Supreme Clash: The Fate of Independent Agencies

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to validate Trump's dismissal of a Federal Trade Commission member, potentially expanding presidential power and overturning a longstanding New Deal-era precedent. The case could redefine the balance between the executive branch and independent government agencies.

The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices may soon affirm Donald Trump's decision to remove a Federal Trade Commission member, a move that could significantly boost presidential authority.

The case has sparked a contentious debate over the balance of power, with arguments centered around overturning the 1935 Humphrey's Executor v. United States ruling.

Liberal justices warn that such a shift could lead to unchecked presidential power, threatening the independence of crucial government entities like the Federal Reserve and antitrust agencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)