For more than 100 years, independent government agencies have regulated American monetary policy and stock trades, transportation systems and election campaigns, consumer product safety and broadcast licenses all free from direct political interference and supervision by the White House.

A major case before the Supreme Court on Monday could upend that tradition and dramatically transform the federal government, eliminating a spirit of bipartisanship and policy continuity that Congress had intended to instill in key areas of American life when it created the agencies.

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib

At issue is President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Rebecca Slaughter , a Democrat, as a member of

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