SCOTUS FTC Case, ACA Extension Vote, Zelenskyy In London
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The Supreme Court hears a case that could upend decades of limits on executive power by allowing the president to fire leaders of independent agency leaders.
Pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies are on track to expire at the end of the month, with Democrats pushing an extension and Republicans offering no unified plan.
And President Zelenskyy meets with European leaders in London as they push back on U.S. pressure for Ukraine to accept concessions in peace talks with Russia.
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Pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies are on track to expire at the end of the month, with Democrats pushing an extension and Republicans offering no unified plan.
And President Zelenskyy meets with European leaders in London as they push back on U.S. pressure for Ukraine to accept concessions in peace talks with Russia.
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The Supreme Court hears a case that could significantly expand presidential power. If the court sides with the Trump administration, it would mean presidents could fire heads of independent agencies what are ruling like this destabilize the federal government. I'm Layla Faldin. That's A. Martinez, and this is up first from NPR News. Millions of people who rely on government-subsidized healthcare could see their premiums skyrocket at the end of the year if Congress does not act. Senators will vote this week. There is perhaps no single question that has greater stakes for affordability in America. But can lawmakers strike a deal before the subsidies expire? And Ukraine's president is in London today to meet with the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany. Europe is pushing back against some concessions in President Trump's peace plan, but how much influence do they actually have? Stay with us and we'll give you the news you need to start your day. This message comes from Prolon. Want to look and feel your best this fall? Prolon's five-day fasting mimicking diet is a clinically developed nutrition program with the goal of promoting fat loss while protecting lean body mass. Developed at USC's Longevity Institute, it aims to assist the body in entering a fast fasting-like state that helps reset metabolism, target visceral fat, and support healthy metabolic markers. Get 15% off plus a bonus gift when you subscribe at prolonlife.com/NPR. This message comes from Schwab. At Schwab, you can get everything from self-directed investing to full-service wealth management all in one place. No matter your investing goal, life stage, amount to invest, or know-how, you can invest your way with Schwab. This message comes from BetterHelp. Your brain has limited storage, so why is it still holding on to that embarrassing moment from years ago? BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that gives you space to talk about what's taking up too much of yours. BetterHelp is now in network with more than 125 health plans, with many co-pays as low as $15 for eligible members. And if you don't have eligible insurance, you can still get 20% off your first month. Visit BetterHelp.com/NPR. Cost and coverage may vary. Discount cannot be combined with insurance. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a case that could vastly expand the president's power and erode the power of some regulatory agencies. The conservative majority on the court has already signaled a willingness to let that happen. NPR's Andrew Shoe is here to explain, so big day in court, Andrea, tell us what this case is all about. Yeah, well, this case started with the firing of Rebecca Slaughter. She was a Democratic commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission. That's the independent agency tasked with protecting consumers from unfair competition. And back in March, she got an email from the White House informing her that she was being removed from office not because of any wrongdoing, but because her continued service was inconsistent
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