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Mark Sherman, a Supreme Court reporter for The Associated Press, reflects on his 20 years covering the court during a period of significant ideological shifts. He notes the court's movement to the right due to unexpected vacancies, political maneuvers, and the rise of Donald Trump, highlighting cases like Bush v. Gore and the impact of Justice Antonin Scalia's death in 2016.

Mark Sherman, a Supreme Court reporter for The Associated Press, retired after 20 years covering the court during its ideological shift to the right. He observed changes driven by unexpected vacancies, political maneuvers, and the rise of Donald Trump, leading to a conservative supermajority.

Mark Sherman, a Supreme Court reporter for The Associated Press, reflects on his 20-year career covering the court's ideological shift to the right. He highlights events like Justice Antonin Scalia's death and the influence of Donald Trump as factors contributing to the court's conservative supermajority.

Donald Trump criticized Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as a 'low IQ person' during a tirade against the court's conservative majority, which he accused of blocking his tariff plan and potentially ruling against his birthright citizenship policy. Trump referred to Jackson as the 'new' female justice appointed by Joe Biden, highlighting his frustration with justices he claims no longer align with Republican values.

President Donald Trump criticized Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as a 'low IQ person' during a tirade against the court's conservative majority, which he accused of blocking his tariff plan and potentially ruling against his birthright citizenship executive order. Trump highlighted his frustration with Republican justices not uniting and praised Democratic justices for their 'loyalty'.

The Supreme Court faces ongoing leaks and internal conflicts, with Chief Justice John Roberts urged to 'protect the plate' following recent disclosures. Recent incidents include Justice Sonia Sotomayor's controversial remarks about Brett Kavanaugh, a book revealing alleged tensions between Elena Kagan and Stephen Breyer, and leaks about the Court's use of the 'shadow docket.'

Justice Elena Kagan allegedly screamed at Justice Stephen Breyer in May 2022 after the leak of the Dobbs decision, causing 'the wall to shake,' according to a new book by Mollie Hemingway. The incident highlights tensions within the liberal bloc of the Supreme Court amid security threats and protests following the ruling.

Justice Elena Kagan allegedly screamed at Justice Stephen Breyer after the 2022 Dobbs opinion leak, causing 'wall-shaking' intensity, as detailed in Mollie Hemingway's book 'Alito.' The incident highlights internal liberal bloc tensions amid security threats to conservative justices, including protests and an armed attack near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home.