The World and Everything In It 12.22.25 Legal Docket on the presidential power to fire, Moneybeat on the shaky inflation and jobs data, and History Book’s past ten years
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Dec 22, 2025 David Bonson, a financial analyst and founder of The Bonson Group, discusses the recent shaky jobs and inflation data, emphasizing how the rising unemployment rate signifies a labor force increase. He critiques the reliability of the CPI due to data gaps from the government shutdown. Paul Butler, a seasoned narrator with a wealth of historical insights, reflects on a decade of significant events in the History Book segment, noting the importance of understanding our past as we look to the future.
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Presidential Removal Power At Stake
- The Trump v. Slaughter case questions whether the president can remove independent-agency commissioners at will.
- Overturning Humphrey's Executor would reshape how agencies like the FTC balance independence and presidential control.
Commissioner Locked Out During School Drop-Off
- Rebecca Slaughter described being fired while at her child's elementary school and immediately losing access to devices and the building.
- That personal detail highlighted the abruptness and real-world impact of the removal.
Unitary Executive Argument Explained
- The unitary executive theory argues Article II vests all executive power in the president, implying broad removal authority.
- Supporting that theory would reduce agency insulation and increase political accountability of regulators.