The chief justice reiterated his prior rare statement that came after Trump called for impeaching a judge who ruled against him.

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.)

Follow for live updates as Trump continues his Middle East trip in Saudi Arabia and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies on Capitol Hill.

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.

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

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