Media Tip Sheet: The Independence of Federal Agencies


December 8, 2025

WASHINGTON (December 8, 2025) – The Supreme Court’s review of President Trump’s attempt to remove FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter could upend protections designed to keep agencies like the Fed, SEC, FCC, and FEC insulated from political pressure.

Professors Alan Morrison (20 SCOTUS arguments, separation of powers) and Paul Schiff Berman (legal systems scholar, former Ginsburg clerk) are available to explain what’s at stake for presidential power, regulatory stability, and bipartisan governance.

If you would like to schedule an interview with either expert, please contact Claire Sabin at claire [dot] sabinatgwu [dot] edu (claire[dot]sabin[at]gwu[dot]edu).

-GW-