Feb 7, 2025

Presidential power over independent agencies

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President Trump's firings of dozens of government officials have raised questions about whether those moves are legal.

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Trump's Second Term

President Trump has fired multiple government officials. Can he?

by Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder

Feb 7, 2025

Trump has fired EEOC and NLRB officials. Some believe it's firmly within the president's power. Others say that's not the case.

Trump's firings could pave the way for a court battle that has the potential to expand presidential authority.

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To fee or not to fee?

by Nova Safo

The latest on the Trump administration’s focus on the Panama Canal has Secretary of State Marco Rubio walking back clams that there’s an agreement in place, which would allow U.S. government vessels to transit through the canal without paying fees.

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Like GE before it, Honeywell will spin off its aerospace unit to meet soaring demand

by Daniel Ackerman

Feb 7, 2025

Because of backlogs at Boeing and Airbus — and the older fleets airlines are flying as a result — the sky could be the limit for the new company.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

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James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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