Supreme Court Issues Rulings on Executive Authority, Defamation Case

Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's rulings on executive authority could set precedents affecting federal appointments and regulatory bodies, including those with oversight responsibilities for industries present in Massachusetts.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — The Supreme Court on Monday delivered rulings concerning actions by former President Donald Trump, affecting both federal appointments and a civil judgment. Justices blocked Trump's effort to dismiss Lisa Cook, a governor on the Federal Reserve board. Concurrently, the court upheld his dismissal of Rebecca Slaughter, a Democratic appointee to the Federal Trade Commission. The Supreme Court also rejected an appeal by the former president regarding a $5 million civil verdict. A jury awarded this amount in a defamation and sexual abuse case brought by E. Jean Carroll. Laura Jarrett of TODAY reported on the development.