Supreme Showdowns: Power, Politics, and Penalties
This episode dives into the Supreme Court’s latest oral arguments, tackling presidential powers, campaign finance, and the death penalty. First, the court considers overturning a 90-year precedent that limits presidential authority to fire members of independent agencies, potentially granting unprecedented executive power.
Next, campaign finance rules are questioned, as the GOP challenges limits on party contributions to candidates, a decision with major implications for the 2026 elections.
Finally, a death penalty case from Alabama tests the court’s stance on mental disability assessments…
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