A Trump veto of a congressional rejection of his “national emergency” declaration means another controversy that could be settled by the Supreme Court – which in turns means Chief Justice Roberts as a potential swing vote. Hoover research fellow Adam White discusses whether Roberts, who’s disappointed conservatives of late, is the most influential individual in a divided Washington.

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  1. EtCarter Member
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    Mr. Whelan, or other ricochet friends, can you recommend a good book on the subject of the history of “originalism” and constitutional interpretation,please? Thank you.

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  2. colleenb Member
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    Why would Justice Alito being leaving?  I hope not as I admire him and many of his writings.  Would love a podcast focusing on him – even if he isn’t the swing vote.

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