One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court
While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.
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"Ninety years of precedent has been completely and unequivocally overruled, greatly increasing presidential power at a time when it is most needed!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Subordinates who exercise the president's power are subject to removal by him."
— John Roberts , Politician
"Cook deserved a chance to challenge her removal and rebut Trump's accusations."
— John Roberts , Politician
Key People
Brett Kavanaugh is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945.
John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the United States.
Governor of the Federal Reserve, noted for her work on economic policy.
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While Trump celebrated a ruling expanding presidential power to remove and replace regulators, other decisions were major setbacks.
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