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Legal experts share takeaways from Supreme Court arguments over Trump's firing of FTC commissioner

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December 9, 2025

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The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a dispute over President Trump's ability to fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission, with a majority of justices appearing ready to allow Mr. Trump to dismiss some independent agency members without cause. CBS News' legal experts explain how the challenge came about, what the justices said at the hearing and the potential implications for the future of presidential power.

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