The Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power. Again.
6/30/202625 min
The Supreme Court on Monday delivered one of the biggest changes in decades to how the federal government works when it ruled that President Trump could fire independent government regulators. Then, it announced an exception to its own ruling.
Ann E. Marimow, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains what the court was up to.
Guest: Ann E. Marimow, the Supreme Court for The New York Times from Washington.
Background reading:
- The Supreme Court expanded Mr. Trump’s power to fire officials but prevented the removal of Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor.
Photo: Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times
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From The New York Times, I'm Michael Barbaro. This is The Daily. [upbeat music] In a major ruling on Monday, the Supreme Court delivered one of the biggest changes in decades to how the federal government works. And then the Court turned around and announced an exception to its own ruling. Today, my colleague, Anne Marimow, explains what the Court was up to. [upbeat music] It's Tuesday, June 30th.