Supreme Court

The case addresses whether Trump can fire Fed governor Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud.

The court heard arguments on challenges to laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender students from participating in girls' or women's sports.

The court's conservative majority pushed decisions on contentious issues like birthright citizenship and the president's tariffs into 2026.

The development comes after the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's request to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois.

Roberts didn't directly address frequent criticism of judges who have ruled against the Trump administration or the continuing increase in threats against them.

The Trump administration says troops are needed to protect immigration agents in the Chicago area, a move officials there strongly oppose.

More than 100 pizzas were delivered to the homes of judges and their families this year, some with signs of foreign involvement. Judges say the message is clear: We know where you live.

In Miami, voters chose Democratic candidate Eileen Higgins over Trump-endorsed Emilio González in a runoff election for mayor, NBC News projects.

The conservative court appears likely to issue a ruling notwithstanding arguments that the case is moot because of Vance's equivocation about 2028.

If the conservative-majority court rules in Trump's favor, the president would have greater authority over numerous federal agencies.

The Trump administration is seeking to roll back the historical understanding that birthright citizenship extends to almost anyone born in the United States.