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How an Anniversary Podcast Repackages National Confidence — and Who Benefits

Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this week’s episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic ’s David Frum discusses the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Why it matters: Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this week’s episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic ’s David Frum discusses the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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SCOTUS punts Fed independence question to future courts

On the surface, Monday's Supreme Court ruling that keeps Lisa Cook in place as a Federal Reserve governor for now was a win for believers that the central bank works best when insulated from the day-to-day control of...

Why it matters: On the surface, Monday's Supreme Court ruling that keeps Lisa Cook in place as a Federal Reserve governor for now was a win for believers that the central bank works best when insulated from the day-to-day control of...

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Supreme Court shifts removal power toward President; narrows mail‑in ballot challenge

Decision in case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power. Plus how one man survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean Good morning.

Why it matters: Decision in case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power. Plus how one man survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean Good morning.

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Supreme Court decision hands the White House stronger control over independent agencies

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

Why it matters: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)

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Supreme Court clears White House to remove independent-agency leaders — who gains leverage

Case focused on White House’s March 2025 firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter US supreme court decisions – live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US email The US supreme court ruled that...

Why it matters: Case focused on White House’s March 2025 firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter US supreme court decisions – live updates Sign up for the Breaking News US email The US supreme court ruled that...

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Supreme Court says Trump can't fire Fed governor Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court said Monday that President Trump could not fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a blockbuster ruling that limits the president's influence on the central bank.

Why it matters: The Supreme Court said Monday that President Trump could not fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a blockbuster ruling that limits the president's influence on the central bank.

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Reed presses Warsh on whether he would obey Trump's rate demands

A Senate hearing put Kevin Warsh on the spot over whether he would follow President Trump's push for lower interest rates. That matters because the Federal Reserve is supposed t...

Why it matters: A Senate hearing put Kevin Warsh on the spot over whether he would follow President Trump's push for lower interest rates. That matters because the Federal Reserve is supposed t...

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Trump’s Fed pick vows rate independence at Senate hearing

Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is set to tell senators he will keep interest rates independent. That promise matters because the Fed’s decisions shape borrowing costs,...

Why it matters: Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is set to tell senators he will keep interest rates independent. That promise matters because the Fed’s decisions shape borrowing costs,...

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Trump Is Expected to Put Ousted FEMA Chief Back in Charge

Donald Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA again after ousting him nearly a year ago. That matters because FEMA sits at the center of disaster response,...

Why it matters: Donald Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA again after ousting him nearly a year ago. That matters because FEMA sits at the center of disaster response,...

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Trump escalates threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell

Trump is openly threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step away from his board seat when his term ends. That matters because the White House...

Why it matters: Trump is openly threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step away from his board seat when his term ends. That matters because the White House...

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Trump Says Justices Barrett & Gorsuch ‘Sicken’ Him

Donald Trump attacked Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch after they joined a ruling he did not like. It is a blunt warning sign for the courts: even judge...

Why it matters: Donald Trump attacked Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch after they joined a ruling he did not like. It is a blunt warning sign for the courts: even judge...

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Legal Ethics Roundup: Judges As TV Analysts, New CA Lawyer Civility Oath, Pizza Deliveries And Death Threats To Judges, ‘Perilous War’ On Legal Ethics In Gov And Politics & More

Federal judges are publicly warning about death threats and intimidation while legal ethics battles keep widening. That matters because when the courts and the legal profession...

Why it matters: Federal judges are publicly warning about death threats and intimidation while legal ethics battles keep widening. That matters because when the courts and the legal profession...

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