Utah justices weigh law shifting cases to three-judge panels
The Utah Supreme Court heard three challenges to the Legislature’s panel process. The disputes concern which judges hear cases over abortion, redistricting and fossil-fuel permits.
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First Circuit Partly Pauses Injunction Against Trump Election-Order Provisions
The First Circuit partially stayed a lower-court injunction blocking parts of President Donald Trump’s election-related executive order as the states’ legal challenge continues.
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Supreme Court expands president’s authority to remove most agency heads
The Supreme Court ruled June 29 that presidents generally may fire federal agency heads at will, limiting statutory protections that required cause for removal while preserving a distinct exception for the Federal Reserve.
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Senate leaders announce funding agreement as lawmakers seek to avoid another shutdown
Senate leaders announced a bipartisan funding agreement on Aug. 2, but the measure still faced a Senate vote, House consideration and possible presidential action.
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Court appoints Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle—then Trump fires him
The Western District of Washington appointed Roger Scott Rogoff as U.S. attorney on July 15. Hours later, Trump fired him, reigniting a removal-vs-vacancy power fight.
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Supreme Court blocks Trump from firing Fed Lisa Cook—for now
On June 29, 2026, SCOTUS denied a stay keeping Fed Gov. Lisa Cook in office while her removal challenge continues—requiring notice and a chance to respond.
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Supreme Court keeps Fed Gov. Lisa Cook in her job for now in Trump v. Cook
On June 29, the Supreme Court denied a stay request in Trump v. Cook, keeping a preliminary injunction in place while the case continues.
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SCOTUS overrules FTC “for-cause” removal limits, expands presidential control
United States Evening White House and Congress Update — On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court held that the Constitution bars Congress from limiting the President’s power to remove FTC commissioners for “for-cause” reasons, reversing a lower-court injunction and reshaping how independent-agency leadership could be replaced.