US Supreme Court allows president to dismiss agency heads, with Fed exception

The US Supreme Court delivered two significant rulings on June 29, largely affirming the president's power to dismiss federal agency directors. The conservative-majority court's decisions validate a strategy to increase political influence within the administration. However, a crucial exception was made for the Federal Reserve, which the court identified as a pillar of the American financial system. This distinction means the president's authority to remove officials does not extend to the central bank, thereby preserving its independence despite the broader expansion of presidential dismissal powers.

Sources: Le Monde