In a significant legal development, an appeals court has ruled that former President Trump has the authority to dismiss board members of key independent labor agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). This decision comes amidst ongoing legal battles over the terminations, and the court has granted a temporary stay on the firings while appeals are processed. The ruling permits Trump to remove Democratic appointees and clears the way for potential changes in leadership at these agencies, raising concerns among federal workers about the implications for labor rights and protections as they contest their dismissals.