Supreme Court October 1 Supreme Court keeps Fed's Lisa Cook in role for now, agrees to review case Oral arguments are expected to be closely watched, given the unprecedented nature of the case, and the seismic shift that any ruling could have on U.S. economic decisions.
Media October 1 Sen Durbin backs down from Catholic award after outcry from bishops, laity over abortion rights Catholic bishops and laity successfully pressured pro-choice Sen. Dick Durbin to decline Cardinal Blase Cupich's planned lifetime achievement award.
Supreme Court October 1 Trump birthright citizenship fight heads back to Supreme Court as new term begins The Supreme Court may review President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship executive order that opponents say violates the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.
Federal Courts October 1 Federal judge disqualifies acting Nevada US attorney from handling cases Acting U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah has been yanked from cases due to an order signed by Senior United States District Judge David Campbell.
Idaho October 1 Federal judge rules public charter school violated church's First Amendment rights A federal judge in Idaho found that a charter school's cancellation of a church lease for Sunday services was in violation of the First Amendment.
Opinion October 1 Supreme Court must freeze the climate extortion of our energy industry Environmental groups and blue cities use state courts to extract money from energy companies, but federal courts increasingly reject these climate claims.
Politics September 30 Federal judge launches scathing broadside of Trump's efforts to deport pro-Palestinian protesters Federal judge finds Trump administration illegally targeted pro-Palestinian protesters including Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Ozturk to suppress campus speech.
Media September 30 CPB irked with NPR after outlet tries to block $58 million in dispersements to new nonprofit National Public Radio filed a lawsuit against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting on Friday to block $57.9 million in satellite funding redirection to a new nonprofit.
Politics September 30 Trump admin renews effort to exclude Harvard from billions in federal research grants The Trump administration initiated a debarment process against Harvard University that could block billions in federal grant money over antisemitism allegations.
Abortion September 30 Arrest warrant issued for California doctor in Louisiana abortion pill case An arrest warrant has been issued for California doctor Remy Coeytaux, who allegedly mailed abortion pills to a Louisiana woman back in 2023.
Media September 30 Bishops, Catholic groups slam Cardinal Cupich's plan to honor pro-abortion Sen Dick Durbin: ‘Great scandal’ Catholic groups launched a petition with nearly 20,000 signatures urging Cardinal Blase Cupich to cancel a lifetime achievement award for pro-choice Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.