Supreme Court Considers Expanding Presidential Firing Powers

• US Supreme Court to consider overturning a 1935 precedent limiting presidential power to dismiss certain officials.
• Overturning the "Humphrey's Executor" ruling would strengthen presidential authority, aligning with the "unitary executive" theory.
• Chief Justice John Roberts has consistently steered the court toward strengthening presidential powers.
• The current case centers on former President Trump's removal of Rebecca Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission.
• The court will also consider if judges can reinstate illegally fired officials, potentially affecting Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

Why It Matters: Court may boost presidential power to fire officials, weakening independent agencies.