Trump Pushes Supreme Court to Bolster Executive Authority in Key Legal Battles

President Trump seeks high court rulings on foreign aid and whistleblower disputes, testing limits of presidential power.

President Trump has escalated legal battles over his executive actions to the Supreme Court, aiming to solidify an expansive interpretation of presidential authority.
The administration recently secured a temporary Supreme Court stay to pause a lower court ruling requiring $2 billion in foreign aid payments, pending further review.
The Supreme Court is also weighing a dispute over Trump's attempt to fire a whistleblower office head, highlighting broader tensions over executive branch control.
Legal experts warn that the conservative-leaning court, with six Republican-appointed justices, may be receptive to Trump's push for broader executive powers.
Critics argue that embracing the 'unitary executive theory' could undermine checks and balances, while supporters claim it restores constitutional presidential authority.