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Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decisions expanding Trump’s firing power but preserving Fed for now
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 11 min read
By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a significant win Monday by allowing him to remove the leaders of once-independent federal agencies at will, toppling a 1935 precedent in the process that could reorder the way the government functions.
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Key takeaway By declining to hear Trump’s appeal, the court paved the way for Carroll to collect $5 million in damages.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The Supreme Court's decision to grant President Trump more power to remove leaders of independent federal agencies could have significant implications for El Paso residents who rely on these agencies for services and support. For instance, the Federal Trade Commission plays a crucial role in protecting consumers from unfair business practices, and the ability of the president to remove its leaders at will could impact the agency's effectiveness in addressing local concerns. Additionally, the court's ruling on mail-in ballots could affect voting procedures in El Paso County, potentially altering the way residents participate in elections. As the city's government and residents navigate these changes, it will be important to monitor how these decisions impact local services and civic engagement. El Paso's community will need to stay informed about how these shifts in federal power may trickle down to the local level.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 11 min
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What is this story about? By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN
(CNN) — The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a significant win Monday by allowing him to remove the leaders of once-independent federal agencies at will, toppling a 1935 precedent in the process that could reorder the way the government functions.
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