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11 Big SCOTUS Cases That Will Be Decided Soon

From immigration and guns to executive power, transgender athletes, and mail-in ballots, these are the Supreme Court cases to watch out for in May and June.

Reason

Supreme Court yet to decide on Election Day, Trump firings

The Supreme Court finished the last of its oral arguments for the term last week, and the justices now turn to the dozens of cases they are expected to decide by the conclusion of the term at the end of June. The court has already issued major decisions invalidating Louisiana’s…

Roll Call

DOJ drops investigation into Fed’s Powell

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday that she is dropping her investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the cost for renovations at the central bank, a move that could clear a path for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh as Powell’s replacement. “I have directed my office to…

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Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair

Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh

The Guardian - US

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

President Donald Trump has again threatened to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, putting at risk a keystone of good economic policy and inflation management: central bank independence.

The Conversation

S&P Futures Slip on Middle East Conflict Uncertainty and China Trade Probes

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.49% this morning as investors digested conflicting news about the Middle East conflict, while China escalated its trade dispute with the U.S.

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Ray Dalio Explains Why the US Economy is Headed For a 'Debt Death Spiral'

Billionaire Ray Dalio warns that the US economy has entered a terminal 'debt death spiral' as national debt surpasses $39 trillion. The hedge fund legend compares current inflation to the 1970s and suggests a 15 per cent gold allocation to protect against fiat currency devaluation. As the Federal Reserve faces…

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Judge blocks justice department from subpoenaing Fed chair Jerome Powell

Trump DoJ’s investigation was purportedly about the management of the central bank’s renovation

The Guardian - US

Judge blocks grand jury subpoena in Jerome Powell investigation

The Trump administration vowed Friday to appeal a ruling from a federal judge that an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was likely politically motivated and blocked a grand jury subpoena. Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, made the announcement at a news conference as…

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Trump’s global tariffs have finally been overturned. What next?

The US supreme court ruled against the president. Let’s hope the court removes its pro-Trump glasses on other issues and stands up for the rule of law

The Guardian - US

Stock Losses Boost Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.23%. Thursday's stock selloff boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." Gains...

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Dollar Gains as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high today and is up by +0.12%. Today's stock selloff has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." The...

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Tech-Led Selloff Continues, Amazon Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.42%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.55% this morning, pointing to further losses on Wall Street as technology stocks face renewed pressure.

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Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons

After months of speculation, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will be nominating Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. The appointment has been closely watched in the context of Trump’s ongoing conflict with the Fed and its current chairman Jerome Powell.

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Warsh's path to Fed chair may face even GOP obstacle in Senate

President Trump says he'll nominate Kevin Warsh, a Federal Reserve Board member from 2006 to 2011, to be the next chairman.

The Conversation

How the Supreme Court might protect the Fed’s independence by using employment law in Trump v. Cook

Most of the Trump administration’s legal disputes involving the firing of high-level officials deal with the scope of presidential power.

Euronews

Fed set to keep rates steady as Trump threatens bank's independence

This week's meeting will be overshadowed by the revelation that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Fed, threatening central bank independence.

The Guardian - US

Is the supreme court ready to stand up to Trump over Federal Reserve attack?

Conservative majority appears eager to hand president greater power – with one exception: the US central bank

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Photos of the week | January 16-22, 2026

The House worked through spending bills while the Senate was away. Here are the images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

Reason

Brett Kavanaugh Says Trump Threatens Federal Reserve Independence

Trump’s legal arguments “would weaken, if not shatter, the independence of the Federal Reserve,” the justice said.

International Business Times UK

Lisa Cook Case Sets Off Supreme Court Alarm as 'For Cause' Firing Puts Fed Stability at Risk

The Supreme Court weighs whether Trump can fire Fed governor Lisa Cook 'for cause', raising concerns over Fed independence and economic stability.

The Guardian - US

Taco Thursday: European and US stocks rise after Trump ‘chickens out’ over tariffs

Gains come after US president says he will not use military force to acquire territory and cites ‘framework deal’

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Dow Soars 588 Points as Trump Retreats: Stock Market Today

Another up and down day ends on high notes for investors, traders, speculators and Greenland.

Roll Call

Supreme Court airs doubts over Trump’s power to fire Fed member

The Supreme Court appeared ready to rule against President Donald Trump’s push to immediately remove Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.

The Guardian - US

Greenlandic lawmaker says Nato has no mandate to negotiate nation’s status – as it happened

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