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Takeaways from the Supreme Court's early rulings on Trump's budget cuts and firing power


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 19:41 GMT by CNN   Print publication without navigation

  • A pair of rulings have exposed deep divisions on the Supreme Court about just how much power the federal judiciary has to stop President Donald Trump - and

The Supreme Court has recently made significant decisions regarding former President Donald Trump's policies, particularly focusing on budget cuts and his authority to fire certain officials. In a unanimous decision, the court ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) can continue to receive its funding through the Federal Reserve, rather than through Congressional appropriations, thereby upholding its financial independence. This ruling was a setback for Trump's efforts to reduce the agency's autonomy. Additionally, the court addressed Trump's firing of the head of the CFPB, siding with the argument that such actions could undermine the agency's stability and effectiveness. These decisions reflect the court's stance on maintaining checks and balances, ensuring that executive overreach is curtailed, and preserving the operational integrity of independent agencies. The rulings also highlight ongoing tensions between different branches of government concerning the control and funding of regulatory bodies.

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