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The US Supreme Court appears likely to rule that the president has broad power to fire the heads of independent agencies, a case with major implications for the federal bureaucracy. During oral arguments, conservative justices, including Brett Kavanaugh, signaled support for former President Trump’s position that he could lawfully remove the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency without cause. A ruling in Trump’s favor would strengthen presidential control over agencies traditionally insulated from direct political pressure.
