Politics● LowOct 5 · Oct 5, 2026, 2:02 PM
Supreme Court's new term begins today. Here's what to know.
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
The Supreme Court's new term is beginning with arguments on a major climate case. CBS News' Robecca Roiphe breaks down what to know.
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