Summary
The Supreme Court is reviewing a Republican push supported by President Donald Trump to remove spending limits on how much political parties can work with candidates in federal elections. Arguments are underway, with Democrats advocating to keep the current law that has been in place for decades.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court is looking at removing limits on party spending in federal elections.
- This effort is led by Republicans and supported by President Donald Trump.
- The current law, which is over 50 years old, restricts party spending in coordination with candidates.
- Oral arguments in this case started at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Democrats want the court to maintain the existing law.
- The court is also considering another case about presidential power over independent agencies.
- This case revisits a 2001 Supreme Court decision about election laws.
