President Trump addressed reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on October 13, 2026. The Trump administration has submitted 42 emergency pleas to the Supreme Court since returning to the White House, exceeding the total from Trump’s first term.
Last week, the Justice Department sought to stop a ruling that favored Democrats in a dispute over TV advertising rates before the midterm elections. This case and another concerning transgender inmates remain unresolved. Four cases were withdrawn, resulting in 36 decided cases.
According to The Gavel’s analysis, Trump achieved success in 28 cases, losing eight. This reflects a success rate of nearly 80 percent.

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