Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Amy Coney Barrett are scheduled to appear before a congressional panel on Monday to address heightened friction after a heated Supreme Court session. Conservative groups insist that Kagan should not lead over scheduled climate rulings due to perceived bias. The hearing arrives amid weeks of criticism over the Court’s major rulings and comes as lawmakers examine the judiciary’s budget. Protection issues remain a key focus, with justices asking for more protection from Congress as threats increase against the Court's members.