In a significant ruling, a divided US appeals court has reinstated Rebecca Slaughter, the FTC commissioner ousted by former President Trump. The court blocked Trump’s attempts to fire her, determining that her removal was not justified. Slaughter, a Democratic appointee, can return to her position pending further appeals, marking a victory for advocates of stability in the Federal Trade Commission. This decision reinforces limits on the presidential power to unilaterally remove appointed officials, particularly those aligned with the opposing political party.