Court Halts Trump Attempt to Fire FTC Commissioner in Test of Presidential Removal Powers

A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has blocked President Donald Trump from firing Biden-appointed FTC commissioner, allowing her to keep her job for now as part of a lawsuit testing the president's removal powers. The decision comes in a case that challenges Trump's authority to remove commissioners at will. The court's ruling means the commissioner can continue to serve until a federal judge makes a final determination on the matter. The case has implications for how future presidents may attempt to remove appointed officials from their positions.