How the Supreme Court Handed Trump More Power Over Regulators

For decades, certain US regulators have operated largely free of political influence as they’ve worked to keep inflation down and employment up, ensure markets are competitive and transparent, safeguard elections, and protect workers, consumers and investors. The Federal Reserve, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Election Commission, and more than a dozen other regulatory agencies have a remit to make and enforce rules under leaders who have been protected from being remo