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Live updates: Supreme Court lets Trump fire agency heads, a dramatic expansion of presidential power
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
In Alamo Heights , the Supreme Court's ruling on mail-in ballots may have implications for local election practices. While the court upheld state practices of accepting late-arriving mailed ballots, the ongoing debate over voting rules could impact how Bexar County conducts its elections. As the nation prepares for the 250th anniversary of its freedom, the security concerns in Washington may also resonate locally, given San Antonio's own experience with large events and public gatherings. The city's law enforcement agencies may be watching the federal response to the America 250 celebrations, looking for lessons to apply to their own security operations. With the presidential election season approaching, Alamo Heights residents can expect to see continued discussion about voting rules and election security, both locally and nationally. The community will be interested in how these developments affect the conduct of elections in Bexar County and the city of San Antonio.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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