They should possess the same autonomy and authority as special prosecutors or attorneys general to carry out their duties without fear of interference.
The State Department just updated Congress on efforts to give AUKUS allies a broad export control exemption but stopped short of a certification to do so.
If the high court sides with Starbucks, it could make it tougher for the agency to step in when it alleges corporate interference in unionization efforts.
The Biden administration, which for years demanded everyday Americans move toward renewable energy, is now criticizing China for providing them options.