The Fox News Rundown From Washington: Inside the Supreme Court’s High-Stakes 2026 Docket
Jan 11, 2026
Jonathan Turley, a constitutional law professor at George Washington University, discusses high-stakes Supreme Court cases, including the authority of the president to impose emergency tariffs and the contentious issue of birthright citizenship. U.S. Representative Blake Moore shares insights on the impracticality of purchasing Greenland, emphasizing the strong U.S.-Denmark relations and the economic challenges involved. Tune in for a deep dive into critical legal debates and international diplomacy!
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High Stakes Over Presidential Tariff Power
- The IEPA tariff case centers on statutory interpretation, not explicit presidential tariff power.
- Jonathan Turley notes the court is skeptical but divided about unilateral executive tariff authority.
Practical Impact May Be Limited Even If Court Rules Against White House
- Even if the Court rejects the administration, past tariffs might remain collected or face years of litigation.
- Turley says alternative authorities exist and could let the administration reissue many tariffs.
Tariffs Versus Taxes Is A Key Constitutional Question
- Justices questioned whether tariffs are functionally taxes because revenue raising is involved.
- Turley emphasizes tax authority rests with Congress, making that distinction constitutionally significant.