Recent Supreme Court rulings have tested how far presidents may direct or dismiss officials in traditionally independent federal agencies, raising competing views about accountability and checks on power.
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Should presidents be able to remove most independent agency leaders?
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Yes, voters hold president to account ↔ No, protect agency independence
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Recent Supreme Court rulings have tested how far presidents may direct or dismiss officials in traditionally independent federal agencies, raising competing views about accountability and checks on power.