Trump role in railroad merger magnified by high court but remains unclear
By Curtis Eichelberger ( July 14, 2026, 17:24 GMT | Comment) -- The US Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Slaughter strengthened the president’s authority over formerly independent agencies such as the US Surface Transportation Board, but it remains to be seen whether the president will use his influence to push for approval of Union Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern. The US Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Slaughter strengthened the president’s authority over formerly independent agencies such as the US Surface Transportation Board, but it remains to be seen whether the president will use his influence to push for approval of Union Pacific's proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern. ...
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