Roberts’ comments came at a time when the judiciary is increasingly coming under pressure from conservatives, including President Donald Trump, over rulings they argue thwart his agenda.

Chief Justice John Roberts stressed the importance of judicial independence during public remarks Wednesday, noting that the judiciary’s role as a co-equal branch of government is central to the nation’s political system.

The decision left in place a lower court ruling unfreezing the aid, sending MAGA into meltdown mode. Right-wing influencers called Coney Barrett a “DEI hire,” a “disgrace,” and “evil,” forcing Trump to defend her as being “ very smart .” (Roberts, conveniently, was spared the onslaught.)

As the deadline for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" looms, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes for Republicans in the House to pass the bill.

Last December, during a congressional hearing on impeachment, Stanford Law professor Pamela Karlan tried to explain the gravity of Donald Trump’s Ukraine quid pro quo by making a domestic

President Trump’s exclusive dinner for TRUMP token holders draws rare bipartisan backlash, with lawmakers warning of ethical risks and pay-to-play politics.

“I’m just doing what the VOTERS wanted me to do,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post at the time, referring to U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. “This judge, like many of the Crooked Judges I am forced to appear before, should be IMPEACHED!!!” Roberts hit back just hours later.