Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | The president fired Democrat Rebecca Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission without cause last year. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post) | | | | | | | What to know The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump can fire heads of independent agencies without cause, overturning a precedent that insulated agency leaders from political influence. This decision supports Trump's push for greater control over the federal bureaucracy. The case involved Trump's firing of FTC member Rebecca Slaughter, which was challenged in court. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |