Justices on Capitol Hill

Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett will face Congress over the judiciary budget.

L 17%

1 of 6 articles on this topic (17%) were written by left-leaning sources.

C 33%

2 of 6 articles on this topic (33%) were written by centrist sources.

R 50%

3 of 6 articles on this topic (50%) were written by right-leaning sources.

Justices to face Congress after contentious court rulings

Supreme Court's Kagan, Barrett to testify to House for budget request, a first since 2019

Two Supreme Court Justices Are Headed to Congress

Summary

A neutral summary of the key facts most outlets agree on, drawn from reporting across the political spectrum.

Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are scheduled to testify on July 14 before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government about the court’s fiscal 2027 budget request. The appearance will be the first time Supreme Court justices have testified to Congress on the judiciary’s annual funding request since 2019, when Kagan and Samuel Alito appeared. The request is expected to include increased funding for court security, and the justices are also slated to appear before Senate appropriators.

Coverage Angles

Different angles and perspectives that emerge naturally from how outlets cover this topic. These aren't forced into left vs. right boxes—they reflect what different outlets choose to emphasize.

Budget Business

Center & Right

Kagan and Barrett are going to Congress because the judiciary needs lawmakers to fund its operations. The appearance is mainly an appropriations hearing, not a showdown over the Court’s recent decisions.

Post-Rulings Scrutiny

Center & Right

The justices are facing Congress at a moment of anger over contentious Supreme Court rulings. Lawmakers will get a chance to press the Court on its power, legitimacy, and direction.