Can the President Fire Anyone He Wants? Yes, Unless the Target Is Part of the Federal Reserve.

"Supreme Court Delivers Rulings on Presidential Power: A Major Shift in Executive Branch Authority. In a landmark decision that could have far-reaching implications, the Supreme Court has ruled that US presidents possess the authority to fire heads of executive branch agencies at will. The court's decision, announced on Monday, brings an end to decades of debate over the extent of presidential power, but with a crucial caveat: the Federal Reserve, the nation's central bank, has been exempted from this new precedent. The distinction highlights the Fed's unique status as an independent agency, responsible for setting monetary policy and maintaining the stability of the US financial system."

In a pair of decisions on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have full authority to fire heads of executive branch agencies—but that the Fed is different.