January. The justices are already set to consider a similar case on the Federal Trade Commission, which raises the issue of whether Congress or the courts can protect leaders of independent agencies from removal by the president.

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to keep fired Governor Lisa Cook on the Federal Reserve Board for now, at least temporarily defying President Trump’s wishes.

In response to Wednesday's Supreme Court order, a White House spokesperson told AFP that the administration had "lawfully removed" Cook, and looked "forward to ultimate victory after presenting our o...