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The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily sided with Donald Trump on April 10, allowing him to remove two Democratic members from independent federal labor boards while their lawsuits continue. Trump aims to expand presidential control over agencies like the National Labor Relations Board and the Merit Systems Protection Board, both of which currently include officials he wants to replace. The Democrats argue their firings are illegal under long-standing protections, but Trump says they block his ability to carry out his agenda. The case could challenge a 1935 precedent limiting presidential power over independent agencies. A final ruling may reshape how presidents interact with regulatory boards across government.