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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a case that could vastly expand the president's power and erode the power of some regulatory agencies.

NPR's Andrew Hsu is here to explain.

So big day in court, Andrea.

Tell us what this case is all about.

Okay, and the president didn't accuse Slaughter of any of these things.

I did some quick math, Andrea.

That was 90 years ago, that case, that 1935 case.

So why is it being debated all over again now?

I think the removal protections have been unconstitutional from the beginning.

I don't think there is such a thing as an independent agency.

So tell us then about the argument that the fired FTC commissioner will bring to court.

All right.

So what else should we be listening for?

That's NPR's Andrew Hsu.

Thanks a lot.

The enhanced health care subsidies that were created during the COVID pandemic will expire at the end of the month unless Congress acts quickly.

NPR congressional correspondent Deidre Walsh has been watching.

So Deidre, as part of the deal to end the shutdown last month, Democrats were promised a Senate vote on health care.

What will they be presenting?

Okay, so what do Senate Republicans want?