U.S. Supreme Court News and Legal Updates
U.S. Supreme Court rulings signal shift in constitutional approach for federal agencies
A new U.S. Supreme Court term analysis points to a broader change in how the court’s conservative majority handles questions of federal agency independence. The debate centers on a ruling that ...
Democratic state attorneys general challenge Trump tariff plan over forced labor allegations
A coalition of 22 Democratic state attorneys general is pushing back against a Trump administration proposal to impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on 59 countries and the European Union. The dispute ...
U.S. crypto bill faces tighter timeline as Clarity Act talks continue
With Congress moving deeper into its summer recess, the window for the Clarity Act to clear both chambers before the U.S. midterm elections is narrowing. Lawmakers and people following the ...
U.S. Supreme Court backs Fed independence in Trump firing dispute
A U.S. Supreme Court decision this week blocks President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving the central bank’s autonomy in a high-stakes test of ...
U.S. Supreme Court rulings curb some Trump moves while expanding presidential power
The U.S. Supreme Court ends its term with decisions that block several of President Donald Trump’s most aggressive actions while still leaving the presidency on stronger institutional footing. ...
U.S. Supreme Court rulings reshape presidential power while checking Trump agenda
A string of end-of-term U.S. Supreme Court decisions is redefining the balance between the presidency, Congress and the judiciary during Donald Trump’s second term. The court is expanding ...
Bayer seeks U.S. duties on Chinese glyphosate imports amid farmer backlash
Trade tensions in the U.S. farm chemicals market are rising as Bayer pushes for import duties on Chinese-made glyphosate used in Roundup. The request comes as farmers face prolonged pressure from ...
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down FEC party spending limits in campaign finance ruling
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling reshapes the federal campaign finance framework for political parties and candidates. The decision finds that limits on coordinated party expenditures under the ...
U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in narrow 5-4 ruling
A closely divided U.S. Supreme Court decision preserves automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. The ruling reaffirms the 14th Amendment and the court's 1898 precedent after a ...
Apple contempt appeal reaches U.S. Supreme Court in App Store antitrust dispute
The latest phase of Apple and Epic Games' long-running App Store legal fight is moving to the highest U.S. court as judges review whether Apple can avoid a contempt finding tied to payment rules ...
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump bid to end birthright citizenship
A central pillar of U.S. immigration policy remains in place after the Supreme Court rejects an effort to narrow automatic citizenship for people born on American soil. The decision deals a fresh ...
U.S. Supreme Court ruling preserves Fed board protections as Trump gains wider firing power
Financial markets are getting a split signal from the U.S. Supreme Court after the court draws a line around Federal Reserve independence while expanding presidential authority over other ...
Senate Banking Democrat says Supreme Court backs Lisa Cook in Fed firing dispute
Political pressure on U.S. institutions remains in focus after the Supreme Court affirms that Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is illegal. The ruling adds to a ...
Senate Banking Committee Democrat attacks Supreme Court ruling on agency control
A fresh clash over the independence of federal agencies is unfolding in Washington as Senator Elizabeth Warren condemns a Supreme Court decision she says strengthens Donald Trump's influence over ...
U.S. Supreme Court ruling expands presidential power over FTC appointments
A U.S. Supreme Court decision on Tuesday strengthens the president's authority over independent regulatory agencies by allowing the removal of a Federal Trade Commission commissioner. The ruling ...
Federal Reserve says Supreme Court ruling preserves central bank independence
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is keeping a lower court order in place that blocks President Donald Trump's attempted removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Cook says the ruling reinforces ...
Supreme Court keeps Fed Governor Lisa Cook in post as firing dispute proceeds
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling keeps Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on the central bank's board while her challenge to President Donald Trump's dismissal effort moves forward. The decision leaves ...
Mississippi ballot-counting rule survives Supreme Court challenge
Mississippi keeps its process for counting certain absentee ballots that arrive after election day after the Supreme Court rejects a Republican challenge on Monday. The 5-4 ruling says federal ...
U.S. senators seek to curb CFTC funding for prediction market lawsuits
Growing tension between federal regulators and state gaming authorities is sharpening the fight over who oversees prediction markets in the U.S. A group of 17 Democratic senators is urging Senate ...
U.S. courts test limits of Trump executive power
Mounting legal clashes across Washington are shaping how far President Donald Trump can push executive authority in his second term. While judges are blocking or slowing parts of his domestic ...
Kalshi challenges Illinois sports event contract restrictions in federal court
Illinois is moving to tighten oversight of prediction market platforms as a new state law is set to take effect on July 1. Kalshi says the measure conflicts with federal commodities rules and ...
