Presidents Now Fire Agency Heads | Annapolis News

The Supreme Court just gutted a century-old shield for federal agency heads, letting presidents fire them at will — a major power grab that reshapes executive control. But one exception stands out: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, whose removal attempt was blocked by a divided court, highlighting the Fed’s unique legal protection. This ruling overturns Humphrey’s Executor, ending decades of insulation against political pressure — with ripple effects across agencies — while leaving the Fed’s independence intact for now. The battle over presidential power vs. institutional autonomy is far from over. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee800a05a9693202