The U.S. Supreme Court issued rulings Monday clarifying the limits of presidential authority to remove members of independent federal agencies. The court determined President Trump did not have the power to dismiss Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, upholding her position. However, the court simultaneously ruled the President *did* have the authority to remove Rebecca Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This distinction hinges on the specific statutory structures governing each agency, with the Fed designed for greater independence. The rulings establish a precedent regarding the scope of presidential control over the independent administrative state. Legal experts suggest the decisions will likely lead to further challenges regarding agency leadership and presidential overreach. The cases centered on the balance between executive authority and agency independence, a key tenet of U.S. regulatory governance.