The Supreme Court reshaped federal regulatory power this week—upholding ghost gun rules and limiting bankruptcy clawbacks—while lower courts blocked Trump’s moves against U.S.-funded media. Justice Sotomayor issued a stark warning on judicial threats, amplifying tensions over separation of powers and institutional independence.
House Republicans delay a divisive budget showdown, preserving unity while deferring Medicaid cuts. Speaker Johnson asserts Congress can eliminate federal courts, and Democrats launch a probe into leaked Signal chats. Trump rescinds Stefanik’s nomination to protect House votes, highlighting legislative control as GOP lawmakers await his next strategic move.
Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump in a rare public statement, challenging executive defiance of court orders. Meanwhile, federal judges block the transgender military ban and question the legality of verbal rulings in immigration cases. SCOTUS prepares to decide a pivotal redistricting case that could reshape national voting maps.
The Supreme Court reshaped federal authority this week, restricting the EPA’s regulatory power, reinforcing Congress’s control over foreign aid, and backing Trump’s right to fire a federal watchdog. Meanwhile, business leaders urge corporate America to defend judicial independence as judges warn of growing political threats to the courts.