Court spares Cook, allows firings
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The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook but ruled he could fire leaders of most independent agencies.
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Supreme Court Victory for Fed Still Leaves It Vulnerable to Trump
Trump promised to “take appropriate action immediately” against Lisa Cook, the first black,woman Fed governor.
He had tried to fire her, but SCOTUS affirmed Fed officials can be fired only for cause
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...
Trump promised to “take appropriate action immediately” against Lisa Cook, the first black,woman Fed governor.
He had tried to fire her, but SCOTUS affirmed Fed officials can be fired only for cause
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...
Supreme Court Victory for Fed Still Leaves It Vulnerable to Trump
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June 30, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Supreme Court Victory for Fed Still Leaves It Vulnerable to Trump
Trump promised to “take appropriate action immediately” against Lisa Cook, the first black,woman Fed governor.
He had tried to fire her, but SCOTUS affirmed Fed officials can be fired only for cause
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...
Trump promised to “take appropriate action immediately” against Lisa Cook, the first black,woman Fed governor.
He had tried to fire her, but SCOTUS affirmed Fed officials can be fired only for cause
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...
Trump Renews Threat to Fire first Black Female Fed Governor Lisa Cook After Supreme Court Ruling www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...
Supreme Court Victory for Fed Still Leaves It Vulnerable to Trump
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June 30, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Trump Renews Threat to Fire first Black Female Fed Governor Lisa Cook After Supreme Court Ruling www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...
Trump’s election crusade hits another wall at the Supreme Court www.politico.com/news/2026/06...
Trump’s election crusade hits another wall at the Supreme Court
The high court’s 5-4 decision is the latest snub for the president on an issue that’s a personal obsession.
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June 30, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Trump’s election crusade hits another wall at the Supreme Court www.politico.com/news/2026/06...
Reposted by Daxton R. Stewart
For my money, the most ominous takeaway from this Supreme Court term is that we now have *four* justices parroting voter fraud conspiracy theories that are ripped straight from Trump’s Truth Social posts. If Trump gets to replace a liberal (or Roberts), things are gonna get worse in a hurry.
Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court’s Leading Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theorist
Trump has spent years pushing demented lies about mail-in voting. At least four of the conservative justices believe him.
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June 30, 2026 at 1:55 AM
For my money, the most ominous takeaway from this Supreme Court term is that we now have *four* justices parroting voter fraud conspiracy theories that are ripped straight from Trump’s Truth Social posts. If Trump gets to replace a liberal (or Roberts), things are gonna get worse in a hurry.
Reposted by Kate Starbird
On Trump v Slaughter decision: “Today’s decision breaks with nearly a century of precedent to jettison protections for independent agencies and vastly expand the scope of executive power,” said Amit Agarwal, Special Counsel at Protect Democracy.”
June 30, 2026 at 1:10 AM
On Trump v Slaughter decision: “Today’s decision breaks with nearly a century of precedent to jettison protections for independent agencies and vastly expand the scope of executive power,” said Amit Agarwal, Special Counsel at Protect Democracy.”
Reposted by Nathan P. Kalmoe, Caroline T. Schroeder
For non-lawyers wondering what they're missing and how to reconcile the Court's rulings letting Trump fire anybody anywhere *except* at the Federal Reserve:
It's money
The explanation is money
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It's money
The explanation is money
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Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Fire Any Agency Head Who Doesn’t Make John Roberts Wealthier
It is very important for presidents to be able to fire agency heads at will, unless that agency is very important to John Roberts.
ballsandstrikes.org
June 29, 2026 at 11:49 PM
For non-lawyers wondering what they're missing and how to reconcile the Court's rulings letting Trump fire anybody anywhere *except* at the Federal Reserve:
It's money
The explanation is money
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/trump...
It's money
The explanation is money
ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/trump...
Reposted by Sanford F. Schram
Donald Trump has already paid this $5M sum into a deposit account held by the United States District Court. E. Jean Carroll will receive her money shortly, after the SCOTUS clerk's office issues that Court's final judgment.
June 29, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Donald Trump has already paid this $5M sum into a deposit account held by the United States District Court. E. Jean Carroll will receive her money shortly, after the SCOTUS clerk's office issues that Court's final judgment.
Reposted by Rosemary A. Joyce
The Supreme Court just gave Trump the biggest executive power grab in 90 years.
But they still protected the things the Republican justices care about the most: their own money.
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But they still protected the things the Republican justices care about the most: their own money.
My latest in @thenation.com
The Supreme Court Just Gave Trump Terrifying New Power
In a pair of twin rulings, the court undermined the independence of the key independent agencies—except one.
www.thenation.com
June 29, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The Supreme Court just gave Trump the biggest executive power grab in 90 years.
But they still protected the things the Republican justices care about the most: their own money.
My latest in @thenation.com
But they still protected the things the Republican justices care about the most: their own money.
My latest in @thenation.com
There is no way to overstate the extent which this decision is anathema to the separation of powers principle envisioned by the Constitution’a framers.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner and overturns major restraint on presidential power
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June 29, 2026 at 9:40 PM
There is no way to overstate the extent which this decision is anathema to the separation of powers principle envisioned by the Constitution’a framers.
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This strengthens the power of the President and weakens Congress. If you like this because you support Trump, consider the consequences when someone you don’t like is in the White House.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to allow President Donald Trump to fire a member of the FTC without citing due cause, upending decades of precedent that restricted presidents from removing political appointees from independent commission boards.
Supreme Court Hands Trump Major Executive Power Expansion in FTC Firing Case
The ruling “promises to unleash only chaos,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in a dissent to the court’s majority opinion.
truthout.org
June 29, 2026 at 9:36 PM
This strengthens the power of the President and weakens Congress. If you like this because you support Trump, consider the consequences when someone you don’t like is in the White House.
Supreme Court Decision on Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots Grants Relief to 18 States www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...
Supreme Court Mail Ballot Ruling Deals New Blow to Trump’s Election Plans
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June 29, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Supreme Court Decision on Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots Grants Relief to 18 States www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...
Justices give Fed a shield against Trump as potential rate hikes loom www.politico.com/news/2026/06...
Justices give Fed a shield against Trump as potential rate hikes loom
The high court definitively upheld the constitutionality of the Fed's structure, including that its board members are shielded from removal by the president except for cause.
www.politico.com
June 29, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Justices give Fed a shield against Trump as potential rate hikes loom www.politico.com/news/2026/06...
Reposted by Aaron Sojourner, Martin Gaynor
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to allow President Donald Trump to fire a member of the FTC without citing due cause, upending decades of precedent that restricted presidents from removing political appointees from independent commission boards.
Supreme Court Hands Trump Major Executive Power Expansion in FTC Firing Case
The ruling “promises to unleash only chaos,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in a dissent to the court’s majority opinion.
truthout.org
June 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to allow President Donald Trump to fire a member of the FTC without citing due cause, upending decades of precedent that restricted presidents from removing political appointees from independent commission boards.
Trump’s voting restrictions face roadblocks from Congress and the Supreme Court www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Trump’s voting restrictions face roadblocks from Congress and the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump suffered a number of setbacks from the Supreme Court on Monday, including a decision allowing states to count some ballots that come in after Election Day.
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June 29, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Trump’s voting restrictions face roadblocks from Congress and the Supreme Court www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
by Ilya Somin
In this post, I note contradictions between the Supreme Court's decisions in Slaughter and Cook, today's two major presidential removal power decisions. Not easy to figure out how to slaughter Slaughter without also cooking Cook: reason.com/volokh/2026/...
Can the Supreme Court Slaughter Slaughter Without Cooking Cook?
Today, the Supreme Court ruled that Slaughter gets slaughtered, but that Cook won't get cooked! In Trump v. Slaughter,…
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June 29, 2026 at 9:09 PM
In this post, I note contradictions between the Supreme Court's decisions in Slaughter and Cook, today's two major presidential removal power decisions. Not easy to figure out how to slaughter Slaughter without also cooking Cook: reason.com/volokh/2026/...
by Amir Attaran
The Supreme Court of the United States is laughable. They say Trump can fire anyone EXCEPT those responsible for the money. It’s not about law, it’s about money.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
In a pair of decisions, presidential authority over independent agencies expands—but the central bank is the notable exception.
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June 29, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The Supreme Court of the United States is laughable. They say Trump can fire anyone EXCEPT those responsible for the money. It’s not about law, it’s about money.
by Amir Attaran
Rapist has a bad day in court!
Supreme Court Lets $5 Million Sex Abuse Verdict Against Trump Stand
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June 29, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Rapist has a bad day in court!
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New York Times
Supreme Court Decision on Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots Grants Relief to 18 States
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that state laws allowing ballots to arrive after Election Day are legal. The decision is the latest in a series of setbacks for President Trump’s efforts to regulate elections.
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