The Supreme Court's favorite branch of government is itself
The Supreme Court spent its just-completed term sidelining Congress and amassing power for the ascendant branches of government: the presidency and the court itself. Why it matters: As the court strips Congress of its power, decisions over people's money, jobs, votes and health shift toward the president and nine justices appointed for life. After this term, Congress can't insulate regulators from the president, limit political parties' spending or require race-conscious voting districts . The …

