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Live updates: Supreme Court lets Trump fire agency heads, a dramatic expansion of presidential power
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 15 min read
President Donald Trump has won and lost some as the Supreme Court wraps its final week of a term focused on executive power.The justices said Monday that Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies with one exception, ruling that central banker Lisa Cook can keep her job at the Federal Reserve...
Key takeaway The justices said Monday that Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies with one exception, ruling that central banker Lisa Cook can keep her job at the Federal Reserve for now.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents, the Supreme Court's ruling on mailed ballots may have implications for the upcoming elections in Brazoria County. As the court upheld state practices of accepting late-arriving mailed ballots, local election officials will need to ensure that their processes are in line with this decision. This could lead to changes in how ballots are handled and counted in Pearland, potentially affecting the voting experience for residents. Additionally, the debate over election security and voting laws may resonate with Pearland voters, who will be watching to see how these issues play out in the local context. As the city's residents prepare to cast their ballots, they will be looking for clarity on what the court's ruling means for them and how it will impact the integrity of the electoral process in their community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 15 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump has won and lost some as the Supreme Court wraps its final week of a term focused on executive power.The justices said Monday that Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies with one exception, ruling that central banker Lisa Cook can keep her job at the Federal Reserve...
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