The administration wants the authority to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. Experts say that would undermine the independence of the central bank.
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A conservative Supreme Court tackles the question of trans women in school sports
The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing.
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Supreme Court rules against Trump in National Guard case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Trump on Tuesday, refusing to reinstate, for now, Trump’s ability to send National Guard troops into the state of Illinois over the objections of the governor.
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Abortion opponents coming before the Supreme Court on Tuesday
A faith-based center will challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. The facilities known as “crisis pregnancy centers” have been on the rise in the U.S.
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Supreme Court weighs copyright fight between music industry and internet providers
At issue is whether internet providers can be liable for their users’ committing copyright violations using its services.
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Supreme Court declines to revisit gay marriage decision
The challenge to the court’s 2015 ruling came from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex licenses after the court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which recognized a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
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Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s tariff arguments
At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security.
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Supreme Court enters the lion’s den on Trump tariffs
The case has potentially profound economic consequences for the country and the presidency.
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Confused by the legal battles over troop deployments? Here’s what to know
Two significant legal actions — including a possible decision from the U.S. Supreme Court — are expected this week. While both would be preliminary, they could impact how courts weigh in on such cases going forward.
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Supreme Court seems poised to further undercut the Voting Rights Act
The court’s conservative majority could invalidate the section of the Voting Rights Act aimed at ensuring that minority voters are not shut out of the process of drawing new congressional district lines.
