Federal power under scrutiny: Fed case, Minnesota probes

Two major developments are raising fresh questions about federal power and accountability. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a high-stakes case over whether President Donald Trump can remove a Federal Reserve governor — a decision that could reshape the Fed’s independence and expand presidential authority. At the same time, House Republicans and the Justice Department are escalating investigations in Minnesota, examining alleged welfare fraud and possible interference with ICE operations, highlighting growing tensions between federal and state leaders.