President Obama’s “pen-and-a-phone” strategy of working around the legislative branch will be on trial today as the Supreme Court hears arguments challenging the EPA’s new rules on power plant emissions absent a clear act of Congress, reports Roll Call. The case could have far-reaching implications on separation of powers in the United States.

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