Justice Elena Kagan: Supreme Court Not a Rubber Stamp for Trump
Liberal Justice Elena Kagan emphasized that despite the Supreme Court's conservative leanings, it has acted independently of President Donald Trump on key issues.
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Liberal Justice Elena Kagan emphasized that despite the Supreme Court's conservative leanings, it has acted independently of President Donald Trump on key issues.
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In remarks at the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, Justice Elena Kagan disputed the narrative that the Supreme Court consistently sides with the Trump Administration.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 4:12 AMgeneral
Justice Todd Eddins sharply rebukes the US Supreme Court's conservative majority for undermining constitutional rights and democracy in a recent ruling.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 8:41 PM
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Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan emphasized that despite a conservative majority and several rulings favoring President Trump, the Court operates independently.
The Hill | Jul 24, 2026, 4:35 AMgeneral
Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan detailed increased threats against the Supreme Court during their first congressional appearance since 2019, highlighting security concerns and political tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 AMus
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testify before House lawmakers, highlighting increased threats impacting their personal lives and urging enhanced protection funding.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 11:31 PMworld
Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testify before Congress about rising threats impacting their personal lives and call for enhanced protection measures.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 9:26 PMpolitics
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett expressed differing opinions on July 14, 2026, about establishing an independent panel to enforce the court’s ethics code.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 5:53 PMpolitics
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress seeking over $228 million for the Supreme Court's next fiscal year budget, emphasizing a significant rise in threats against the judiciary.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 4:34 PMgeneral
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan honored the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and recalled his crucial bipartisan support during her 2010 confirmation hearing.
Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 4:13 PM
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A Substack analysis explores how Western NGOs and institutions united by global justice commitments have largely aligned with support for Hamas and opposition to Israel following the October 7 conflict.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 12:58 PMgeneral
Judge Kathleen Williams referred Trump attorney Alejandro Brito and DOJ officials to bar associations for potential discipline, prompting criticism from a liberal law professor.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 12:25 PMpolitics
During a high-stakes confirmation hearing, Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on recent ICE-related shootings and information sharing with state authorities.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 PMgeneral
Kristen Waggoner, president of Alliance Defending Freedom, reflects on her firm’s Supreme Court win and outlines continued legal efforts against states allowing biological male trans athletes in women's sports.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:35 AMpolitics
Sen. Darline Graham has been sworn in to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 8:01 AMgeneral
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett met with lawmakers to address concerns about their safety and the court's security funding.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 AMpolitics
Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan appeared before lawmakers to advocate for a $14 million increase in the Supreme Court’s security budget for the upcoming year.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:01 AMpolitics
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared together before Congress on July 14, 2026, urging lawmakers to allocate more funds to address growing security threats against the Court and its members.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 10:57 PMpolitics
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared on Capitol Hill to discuss the court’s budget and rising security threats, while Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified in the House following new inflation data.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 3:03 PMgeneral
A deadly fire in Bangkok claimed dozens of lives amid reports of blocked exits. Meanwhile, incidents in the US included a bison attack in Yellowstone and a security breach delaying a Jay-Z concert.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 3:02 PMShowing 1-20 of 20 articles.