"Supreme Court's Potential Blow to Federal Agency Powers"

Two of Trump's Supreme Court appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, are leading the charge to eliminate the Chevron doctrine, a 40-year-old legal principle that empowers federal agencies to interpret laws when they are unclear. The conservative majority on the Supreme Court appears set to overturn this precedent, potentially impacting regulations on public health, workplace safety, and consumer protections. The outcome of the case, which is expected by early summer, could significantly limit the power of federal agencies and lead to a flood of litigation challenging longstanding regulations.