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The Supreme Court will decide whether President Trump can fire Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members despite a law limiting his power. A lower court ruling protecting Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter is on hold. Attorney General Pam Bondi supports Trump's authority. The case challenges the 1935 Humphrey's Executor ruling, potentially impacting other agencies. Liberal justices dissented, arguing the court handed control to the president, altering separation of powers. Oral arguments are scheduled for December. The court's decision reflects its skepticism towards independent federal agencies.

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