( June 29, 2026, 15:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Senator Maria Cantwell said the Supreme Court, in a decision concerning the president's ability to remove Federal Trade Commissioners without cause, is "gutting" independent agencies created by Congress to shield critical decisions from politics and ensure bipartisan decision-making. "By gutting these protections, the Supreme Court is throwing the door open for politics – not the public interest – to be the guiding star for future decisions," Cantwell said in a statement. Congress must take action to preserve the ability of agencies to deliver expert, fact-based results, she said.Statement follows below: ...
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