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Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump firing of Fed member

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday over President Donald Trump's power to remove a member of the Federal Reserve Board.

Roll Call · Jan 20

Trump's tariff regime case could reshape Congress' taxing power - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday over whether a law allows President Donald Trump to implement a worldwide tariff regime.

Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025

Biden creates constitutional consternation on Equal Rights Amendment - Roll Call

President Biden’s declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment is the law of the land creates a constitutional quandary.

Roll Call · Jan 17, 2025

Asking Clarence Thomas to testify in Senate could spark a showdown - Roll Call

Advocacy groups have urged the Senate to ask Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to testify on his relationship with a wealthy GOP donor.

Roll Call · Apr 14, 2023

The House is likely about get a lot younger and more diverse

It's made possible by unusually high turnover in the House.

Axios · Oct 1, 2022

Sen. Lindsey Graham lawsuit in Georgia election case could clarify lawmaker protections

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham leaned on a constitutional protection for sitting members of Congress in an effort to keep from testifying before a Georgia grand jury, but legal experts say it’s not clear whether the argument ultimately will work for the South Carolina Republican.

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022

Sen. Lindsey Graham lawsuit could clarify lawmaker protections - Roll Call

Graham leaned on a constitutional protection for sitting members of Congress in an effort to keep from testifying before a grand jury.

Roll Call · Aug 26, 2022