As the Supreme Court now considers whether Trump can take over the Federal Reserve, we lose either way.
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Trump Doesn’t Need DOGE to Kneecap Independent Agencies
While DOGE has fallen by the wayside, many independent agencies that protect the public against corporate and government malfeasance remain hobbled by a lack of quorum.
Posted inTAP
How John Roberts Can Help Trump Control the Fed
Today on TAP: Trump didn’t give a reason for firing other members of independent agencies. Roberts can say he gave one here.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Deregulation Swings the Pendulum Toward Financial Crash
The Federal Trade Commission’s decline is a symptom of a public policy designed primarily to protect asset prices.
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DOGE Wants to Make Your Baby’s Crib Unsafe
Three Democratic commissioners have been fired from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Trump’s team has its eye on dismantling the agency entirely.
Posted inTAP
So Much for Consumer Product Safety
Today on TAP: Last week, Trump fired the three Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and is sacking much of the staff.
Posted inPolitics
No Personnel Is Policy
The Trump administration is accomplishing through layoffs what it couldn’t accomplish through Congress.
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Bezos Attacks Toddler Safety
Today on TAP: Amazon sues to abolish the one federal agency empowered to identify and recall highly flammable little-kid PJs.
Posted inLaw and Justice
FTC Commissioners File Suit to Contest Trump’s Alleged Firing
Citing a century of precedent, Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter kick off a process destined for the Supreme Court.
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Badgering Voters and Trump Power Grabs
On our live show, David and Emma Janssen discuss the crucial Wisconsin state Supreme Court election, and the illegal firing of FTC commissioners.