Let's get to MS Now senior legal reporter Lisa Rubin and Paul Butler, a former federal prosecutor and MS Now legal analyst. Lisa, bring us up to speed. What stands out so far in today's arguments.I think what stands out to me is some of what you've already pointed out, right. So that the liberal justices are playing out the consequences of the logic being employed by the administration, which is this isn't just about the FTC. This isn't even just about similarly situated multimemember agencies in the alphab ...

Executive Power & Judicial Review - The upcoming Supreme Court term will address the extent of presidential power, particularly regarding Trump's policies [1][3][4] - The Supreme Court will review Trump's use of worldwide tariffs, potentially impacting Congress's authority to set tariff levels [1][9] - The court will consider the president's power to fire heads of independent agencies and members of the Federal Reserve Board, raising questions about the independence of these bodies [1][2][9] - The Trump administration has had a high success rate (approximately 70%) in emergency appeals to the Supreme Court, reversing losses in lower courts (where they lost approximately 90% of cases challenging agency actions) [6] - The Supreme Court's decisions may reveal whether it is a reluctant or enthusiastic enabler of the Trump administration's policies, potentially reflecting the justices' long-held views on expanding presidential power [7][8] Societal Impact & Public Opinion - The Supreme Court may decide on fundamental questions about citizenship, including the potential end of birthright citizenship [4] - The Supreme Court might be wary of ruling against strong public opinion, particularly on issues like ending birthright citizenship [10] - The court's legitimacy is being undermined by perceived partisan rulings and decisions made without explanation, potentially impacting its ability to stand up to the administration [12][13]