Donald Trump & Rebecca Kelly Slaughter

Donald Trump: Trump gained the power to fire heads of most independent agencies at will, a major victory for his executive power agenda, but was blocked from immediately firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook.

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter: Slaughter was fired by Trump from the FTC; the Supreme Court upheld her removal, overturning precedent and expanding presidential power.

Donald Trump: President Trump ordered the firings, citing expanded executive power. The action reinforces his efforts to reshape election administration.

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter: Former FTC member whose Supreme Court case established the precedent used to justify the firings.

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter: Rebecca Kelly Slaughter>>> is a United States — Federal Trade Commission member who was removed by Donald Trump>>>, prompting a legal challenge. The Supreme Court's decision on her case could redefine presidential authority over independent agency heads.