Supreme Court's Double Standard on Federal Agencies Exposed

The Supreme Court has released two major executive power opinions that show an inconsistency in its handling of federal agencies. In Trump v. Slaughter, the Court held that the Constitution vests the whole executive power in the President alone, yet in Trump v. Cook, it said the Fed can exercise executive power independent from presidential control.

The opinions were written by Chief Justice Roberts, who is often seen as a key figure in shaping the Court's decisions. In Trump v. Cook, he argued that the Federal Reserve has a unique historical pedigree and quasi-private character, which justifies its independence.

Justices Thomas, Alito, and Barrett dissented from the decision, arguing that the Fed is indeed a federal agency with considerable executive power. They pointed out that the Court's reasoning is inconsistent, as it allows for presidential control over other agencies but not the Fed.