Conservative groups have for years sought to reduce the government’s sway over parents’ childrearing choices, particularly when it comes to decisions about school and health care.

The logic of federalism, and judicial modesty, would seem to bolster the Volunteer State’s position in the transgender rights case to be heard at the Supreme Court next week. The dispute centers on whether Tennessee and 23 other states can ban sex changes and other so-called “gender affirming” medical treatments for children.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether to reinstate a federal ban on sweet-flavored vaping products. The case centers on the FDA 's efforts to regulate e-cigarettes to fight teen nicotine addiction. Experts say past bans helped drive down "epidemic" levels of young people vaping in 2019.

Vaping is coming before the Supreme Court next week as federal regulators ask the high court to uphold its block on sweet, flavored products following a spike in youth e-cigarette use. The Food and Drug Administration has denied more than a million marketing applications for candy- or fruit-flavored products that appeal to kids,