The Supreme Court on Friday, September 22nd, upheld President Donald Trump's termination of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, a decision that also signals an expedited review of the scope of executive power. The court's 6-3 ruling allows Trump to sideline the Biden appointee from the Federal Trade Commission. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in December concerning the overruling of Humphrey's Executor, a case that previously upheld congressional limits on firing FTC members. In related political news, President Trump is scheduled to meet with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in Washington D.C. this week to address the impending government funding crisis. Separately, a Department of Justice statement indicated that the ABC10 shooter had a note in his vehicle referencing "Epstein & ignoring red flags," and naming individuals including "Patel, Bongino, & AG Pam Bondi," stating "They’re next." Governor Hobbs has appointed Jimmy McCain, son of the late Senator John McCain, to the Arizona Board of Regents. McCain is a veteran, businessman, and a two-time graduate of Arizona State University. In foreign affairs, CJCS General Dan Caine visited Doha, meeting with Qatari officials to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the US and Qatar and discuss regional military integration. Meanwhile, the White House expressed certainty that the TikTok deal with China will be finalized. An Echelon Insights poll conducted between September 18th and 22nd shows JD Vance leading the 2028 Republican presidential primary field with 43% support. On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris leads with 23%, followed by Gavin Newsom at 17%. In Virginia, data from StateNavigate suggests a weak correlation between partisanship and changes in early voting turnout from 2024 to 2025, with turnout appearing slightly weaker in more Democratic-leaning areas. Disney announced that Jimmy Kimmel will return to television on Tuesday night, following a suspension of production. A TPUSA spokesman commented on the decision, stating it was a mistake for Disney and ABC to allow Kimmel back on air, suggesting other broadcasters are not obligated to follow suit. Senator Mitch McConnell commented on the situation, quoting Senator Ted Cruz who described it as "Right out of Goodfellas," and asserting that while one may disagree with statements, government involvement is not warranted.
