United States — United States Congress & Brett Kavanaugh

United States — United States Congress: Congress's ability to insulate agency heads from presidential removal was curtailed by the Slaughter ruling, shifting power to the executive.

Brett Kavanaugh: Justice Kavanaugh joined the majority in both cases, providing a key vote to protect Fed independence.

United States — United States Congress: Held hearings on the Supreme Court's budget request; members expressed support for security funding but also called for ethics reforms.

Brett Kavanaugh: Target of a 2022 assassination attempt; his case cited as an example of threats.

United States — United States Congress: Congress created the EAC and its bipartisan structure. The firings challenge its intent.

Brett Kavanaugh: Justice Kavanaugh sided with liberals in the Cook case.

United States — United States Congress: Congress is involved in the ballroom project dispute, having not approved the construction, leading to a court-ordered halt. The new counsel will manage congressional investigations and legislative reviews.

Brett Kavanaugh: Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is mentioned as a judge Scharf helped confirm during Trump's first term. This highlights Scharf's role in judicial appointments.

United States — United States Congress: Congress is hosting Supreme Court justices for testimony, a separate event from the Iran conflict.

Brett Kavanaugh: Justice Kavanaugh was target of a threat; not directly impacted by conflict.