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President Donald Trump welcomes the highest judge of the United States John G. Roberts, JR when he gives a speech to a joint congress meeting in the US Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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President Donald Trump welcomes the highest judge of the United States John G. Roberts, JR when he gives a speech to a joint congress meeting in the US Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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The Supreme Court has become the focus of the legal dispute against President Donald Trump's executive authority and the power of the President in the broader sense.

Only a few reporters are just as prepared as the Nina Totenberg from NPR to report on this unique moment.

In the past fifty years, Totenberg has established itself as an outstanding reporter in America as an outstanding top court. She broke countless stories – including allegations of the sexual harassment of Clarence Thomas during the 1991 confirmation hearing.

For the notebook moderator this week, Scott Detrow talks to Totenberg about this crucial moment in the history of the court and the consequences that she has treated over the years.

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