Justices rule Trump cannot fire Fed member, but grant more power over independent agencies

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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The Supreme Court delivered a setback to President Donald Trump, rejecting his attempt to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, while in a separate case giving him a freer hand to exert control over other hitherto independent federal agencies.

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Justices rule Trump cannot fire Fed member, but grant more power over independent agencies
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Justices rule Trump cannot fire Fed member, but grant more power over independent agencies

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The Supreme Court delivered a setback to President Donald Trump, rejecting his attempt to fire Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook, while in a separate case giving him a freer hand to exert control over other hitherto independent federal agencies.