The United States Supreme Court has handed down a significant decision, ruling that a sitting president has the authority to dismiss the heads of independent federal agencies whenever they choose — without needing a specific reason to do so.
Legal observers say the ruling could have far-reaching consequences, potentially weakening the regulatory oversight that those agencies provide over corporate interests and business activity across the country.
The decision is among the most consequential to come out of what is shaping up to be another landmark term for the nation’s highest court.
