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Supreme Court takes up major appeal testing power of federal agencies
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to wade into a fight over Congress’ ability to delegate power to federal agencies — opening the next chapter in a decadeslong effort by conservatives and business interests to reduce the power of the federal government.
Supreme Court to consider another major test of federal regulatory power
The Supreme Court will review the Federal Communication Commission's $8 billion Universal Service Fund, questioning its funding structure and possibly reshaping federal regulatory power.
Supreme Court to examine power of Congress to delegate authority
The cases explore whether Congress violated the Constitution when it allowed the Federal Communications Commission to gather fees to help pay for critical telecommunications services in communities that might not otherwise have it.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Fresh Challenge to Agency Power
A conservative group argues that Congress gave the Federal Communications Commission too much discretion over an $8 billion fund.
Supreme Court to hear a new challenge to the scope of federal agency power
The Supreme Court could further weaken the power of federal agencies by agreeing to hear a dispute over a Federal Communications Commission program that requires companies to subsidize telecommunications services in under-served areas.
Supreme Court tees up next big fight over agency power
The justices have in the last four years significantly cut back the authority of EPA and other federal regulators.
Supreme Court takes up another federal agency power challenge
The Supreme Court announced Friday it will hear a case that could deliver another blow to federal agencies’ powers. The justices agreed to take up the government’s appeal of a decision invalidating the Universal Service Fund (USF),

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case It's Not Sure It Should Decide
Along with agreeing to hear the case, the Supreme Court told attorneys on both sides of the case to be prepared to argue ...
24 states' attorneys general call on Supreme Court to keep biological boys out of girls sports
Attorneys general from 24 states are asking the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling and uphold an Arizona law to ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton no longer required to testify in whistleblower lawsuit, Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a ...
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Ken Paxton can’t be deposed under oath in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court says
The attorney general has agreed not to contest a lawsuit brought by former employees accusing him of retaliation after they ...
Whistleblowers can’t question Ken Paxton under oath, Texas Supreme Court rules
The ruling voids a lower-court order requiring Paxton and three other officials to be deposed by four fired executives.
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Texas Supreme Court overturns ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in lawsuit
FILE - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a news conference in Dallas, June 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, ...
How a Trump Justice Department could shift legal positions at the Supreme Court
Trump's new lawyers will have to decide how to handle hot-button issues before the high court this term, including cases on ...
US Supreme Court to decide Federal Communications Commission fund's legality
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to decide the legality of a congressionally authorized fund operated by the Federal ...