US Supreme Court Expected to Address Multiple Trump Power Challenges

President Donald Trump's administration is aggressively seeking to expand executive powers through multiple cases before the Supreme Court, challenging established congressional authority. The administration has requested expedited Supreme Court review to uphold tariffs imposed under Trump's second term, despite these being ruled illegal by lower courts due to lack of statutory authority. Simultaneously, Trump is testing limits on presidential removal powers by attempting to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a historic challenge to the Fed's independence. The Supreme Court's conservative majority has already affirmed broad presidential authority to remove heads of independent agencies without cause, but has drawn a red line at the Federal Reserve, which was designed to operate independently from political influence. Additionally, the administration's efforts to withhold billions in foreign aid appropriated by Congress further test the boundaries of executive power. Legal experts characterize these cases as unprecedented in scope, representing a significant challenge to Congress's constitutional powers and potentially reshaping the balance of power in the U.S. government.