Supreme Court Issues Rulings on Executive Authority, Defamation Case

Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's rulings on executive authority could influence future presidential appointments that affect regulatory bodies whose decisions impact New York's key industries, such as real estate and financial services. The defamation case outcome, while not directly impacting New Yorkers, underscores federal legal precedents for civil judgments.

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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.