Monday was a big day at the Supreme Court for President Donald Trump — the kind of day that gives you a win, a loss, and a tie, all before dinner. The court handed down three major decisions that touched on presidential power, sexual abuse liability, and voting rules. Let's break them down.

The E. Jean Carroll Verdict Stands

The Supreme Court declined to hear Trump's appeal of a $5 million civil judgment awarded to former Elle magazine advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. That leaves intact a 2023 jury verdict that found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and later defaming her by denying her allegations, according to Reuters.

Trump took to Truth Social to call the lawsuit "a Fake Case" and vowed to keep fighting what he described as a "Weaponization and Lawfare Case."

Carroll, on the other hand, celebrated on X, writing: "This Win Is For Every Woman in the World!! Supreme Court Lets Sex Abuse Verdict STAND against President Trump."

A Landmark Win on Presidential Power

In a significant victory for Trump, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that presidents have broader authority to remove members of independent federal agencies. The decision overturns the nearly century-old precedent set in Humphrey's Executor v. United States, according to Reuters.

The case stemmed from Trump's dismissal of Democratic Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter. The court noted that the ruling does not threaten the Federal Reserve's independence, citing the central bank's unique historical status.

Trump hailed the decision on Truth Social, calling it "the Greatest Increase in Presidential Power in the last 100 years," and later added that "90 years of precedent has been COMPLETELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY OVERRULED."

Mail-In Ballot Deadline Upheld

In another closely watched case, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold Mississippi's law allowing mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if they arrive within five days afterward, Reuters reported.

Trump responded on social media by renewing his push for stricter election measures, including mandatory voter ID, proof of citizenship, and tighter restrictions on mail-in voting. He called on Congress to pass the SAVE AMERICA ACT.

Bonus: Justices' Book Deals

Separately, the court released annual financial disclosure reports showing that four justices collectively earned more than $2 million from book deals in 2025, Reuters reported Monday. Eight of the nine justices filed their 2025 reports, detailing outside income and gifts. Conservative Justice Samuel Alito received a 90-day extension to submit his filing.

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