Supreme Court Smashes Regulators' Independence
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The Supreme Court has struck down most legal limits that Congress and lower courts had set to protect the independence of federal regulatory agencies. The decision removes key safeguards that kept these agencies free from direct political control. The ruling reshapes how much of the federal government operates, giving the executive branch greater power over rules on health, safety, and the environment.