Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Amy Coney Barrett will appear before a congressional panel on Monday to examine growing strain after a stormy Supreme Court session. Conservative groups insist that Kagan should not preside over pending climate cases due to perceived bias. The hearing arrives amid weeks of criticism over the Court’s key decisions and comes as lawmakers scrutinize the judicial budget. Security concerns are a top priority, with justices requesting increased protection from Congress as threats increase against the Court's members.