SCOTUS Checks on Trump's Power: Birthright Citizenship, Tariffs, and Institutional Erosion

After a decisive 5-4 defeat on birthright citizenship, Trump seeks rehearing—a long-shot. SCOTUS also struck down Trump's IEEPA tariffs 6-3, citing major questions doctrine; Trump now uses Section 301 and Section 338 workarounds. The Slaughter ruling gave presidents more power over agencies, but Trump's immediate firing of EAC commissioners tests limits. A new poll shows nearly half of Americans view SCOTUS as political after Trump rulings, signaling institutional erosion. Barrett appears to retreat from MQD. Trump launches Section 301 investigation into EU tech fines. Appeals court blocks Trump's mail-in voting executive order, another check.