Trump's Expanded Presidential Authority
The U.S. Supreme Court rulings expand Trump's ability to remove federal officials, challenging long-standing executive power limits.
June 2026
US Supreme Court rules Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook unconstitutional
The US Supreme Court issued a 5-4 opinion limiting presidential authority over the Federal Reserve. The court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the constitutional authority to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook without cause.
Source ↗Court allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner
A court decision permitted President Trump to fire the FTC commissioner. This action is cited as an expansion of presidential authority.
Source ↗Court overturn[s] major restraint on presidential power
A court ruling overturned a major restraint previously placed on presidential power. This decision is noted as increasing Executive Branch power.
Source ↗Supreme Court rules Trump can fire independent agency members
The Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the President, Donald Trump, to fire members of independent agencies. This decision overturned a previous ruling that had been in place for 90 years.
Source ↗Supreme Court rules Trump can fire subordinates exercising presidential power
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling allowing President Trump to fire subordinates who exercise presidential power. The decision was written by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Source ↗Democratic FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter dismissed
Rebecca Slaughter, Democratic Federal Trade Commissioner, was dismissed without cause. Lower courts had previously upheld her claim that the dismissal violated rules protecting independent agencies.
Source ↗Trump hails Supreme Court ruling expanding presidential power
President Trump announced on social media that the Supreme Court verdict expanded presidential power. He described the ruling as historic and unprecedented.
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