Supreme Court
The highest court in the country. Nine justices serve for life and have the final word on whether laws and government actions follow the Constitution.
Why it shows up in the news
Its rulings can settle national fights over rights, executive power and federal laws.
In the news right now
- Bayer Shares Rise After Win in First Roundup Trial Since Supreme Court Ruling
- To win re-election, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine must navigate a polarized electorate, anger over inflation and fallout from the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade
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