Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Amy Coney Barrett are scheduled to appear before a congressional panel on Monday to discuss rising tensions after a stormy Supreme Court session. Conservative groups insist that Kagan should not lead over upcoming climate lawsuits due to alleged bias. The hearing comes after weeks of criticism over the Court’s major rulings and occurs while lawmakers scrutinize the judicial budget. Safety worries are a top priority, with justices requesting increased protection from Congress as threats increase against the justices.