Supreme Court appears poised to expand presidential power

Keith Preston

8 months ago

Dec. 8, 2025, 1:16 p.m. ET

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Al Drago for The New York Times

Supreme Court Appears Poised to Expand Presidential Power

Hearing a case dealing with President Trump’s attempt to fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the court’s conservative majority seemed ready to make it easier for Trump to fire independent government officials despite laws meant to insulate them from political pressure.

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