Supreme Court's Landmark Decisions Reshape Presidential Powers and Regulatory Oversight

Recent rulings grant broad immunity to presidents while curbing federal regulatory agency authority, impacting upcoming elections and environmental protections.

• The court's decision in Trump v. United States grants presidents immunity for actions related to their core duties, raising concerns about unchecked executive power.
• The conservative majority overturned the Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agencies' regulatory powers and shifting interpretive authority to the courts.
• Environmental protections were further weakened as the court blocked the EPA's smog-reduction plan and limited its ability to control wetland pollution.
• The court avoided major rulings on abortion and social media regulation, leaving unresolved questions for lower courts.
• Ethics issues persist, with justices facing scrutiny over personal conduct and calls for stronger enforcement of ethical standards.

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