The Supreme Court’s recent ruling against President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs is a direct reminder of Congress’s constitutional power to impose taxes. Mary Ellen Klas argues that lawmakers must reclaim this role instead of leaving questions of public finance to the judicial branch. The decision underscores the ongoing interplay between the branches of government.

A debate has arisen over whether the Constitution grants President Donald Trump the authority to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Critics of such a move fear it jeopardizes the central bank’s independence, while supporters stress the need for direct presidential oversight to maintain accountability.

Facing arrests and charges, Congressional Democrats are wrestling with how to effectively oversee the Trump administration’s actions. As traditional oversight methods meet resistance, lawmakers are seeking new strategies to fulfill their responsibilities.

A federal judge in Baltimore has blocked President Donald Trump’s termination of three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, allowing them to resume their duties. The ruling highlights the judiciary’s role in overseeing executive actions.