Here are three New York Times headlines on one random day in America, Auguar 26, 2024. What happened to the legislative and executive branches:

How a Federal Court in New Orleans Is Driving the Conservative Agenda

Today, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is an outlier. But a Trump victory in November could transform it into the standard-bearer of MAGA-era jurisprudence.

Democrats Sue Georgia ElectionBoard, Warning of ‘Chaos’

The board recently passed new rules aimed at altering the process for certifying elections. The lawsuit says such changes are illegal.

Judge Pauses Biden Administration Program That Aids Undocumented Spouses

Ruling in favor of 16 Republican-led states that sued the administration, a federal judge put the program on hold while the court considers the merits of the case.

Prosecutors Appeal Dismissal of Trump Documents Case

The special counsel, Jack Smith, argued that Judge Aileen Cannon had erred in throwing out charges against Donald Trump of improperly holding national security secrets after leaving office.