Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Amy Coney Barrett are set to appear before a congressional panel on Monday to address heightened friction after a contentious Supreme Court session. Conservative groups have argued that Kagan should not oversee over pending climate cases due to perceived bias. The hearing arrives amid weeks of criticism over the Court’s key decisions and coincides with lawmakers review the judicial budget. Protection issues remain a key focus, with justices requesting increased protection from Congress amid a rise in threats against the justices.