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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump can dismiss Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, despite ongoing legal challenges. This decision potentially overturns a 1935 precedent protecting independent agencies from presidential interference. Dissenting justices warned this grants the president unchecked control over such agencies, undermining their bipartisan nature. The court will hear arguments in December on the 1935 Humphrey's Executor ruling. A similar case involving a Federal Reserve governor is also under consideration.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.