In the Courts
Obama-Appointed Judges Rule Trump Admin Must Find Ways To Fund SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown
Two federal judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must tap into a contingency fund to continue to fund critical food aid.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to run out of…
Obama Judge Trying To Control Border Patrol In Chicago Blocked By Appeals Court
A federal appeals court blocked an Obama-appointed judge’s demand that a top Border Patrol official report to her daily about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Chicago.U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis,…
How This SCOTUS Term Could Boost Republican Efforts Before Midterms
The Supreme Court is handling several major cases that could shake up the 2026 midterms, potentially giving Republicans a competitive edge.Decisions in three election-related cases are expected by the end of the Supreme…
Trump Admin Agrees To Continue Student Loan Forgiveness In Deal With Teachers Union
The Trump administration has agreed to continue some forms of student loan forgiveness and payment plans in a court settlement reached with one of the largest teacher unions in the country.The agreement filed by the…
Prosecutors Suggest James Comey’s Attorney Could Be Disqualified
Federal prosecutors suggested Sunday night that they may seek to disqualify former FBI Director James Comey’s attorney.Public information shows Patrick Fitzgerald, the lawyer representing Comey, allegedly helped the former…
Supreme Court Signals Democrats’ Days Of Drawing Up Congressional Districts By Race Might Be Over
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court signaled on Wednesday that the days of creating congressional districts based on race may be numbered.Justice Brett Kavanaugh — whose vote, along with Chief Justice John Roberts, could prove…
Clinton-Appointed Judge Temporarily Stops Trump From Laying Off Workers During Shutdown
A Clinton-appointed judge in San Francisco temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to lay off thousands of federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.U.S. District…
SCOTUS May End ‘Disastrous’ Legal Standards Forcing States To Draw Congressional Districts Just For Minorities
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday in a case that could end the use of race to draw congressional districts.Louisiana’s congressional map is caught at the center of a protracted legal fight that highlights the…
Former FBI Director James Comey Pleads Not Guilty
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.Judge Michael Nachmanoff set a January 5, 2026, trial date, though Comey’s attorney indicated the defense planned to file several motions…
Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin To End Protected Status For Venezuelan Migrants
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration on Friday to move forward with ending protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan nationals.U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, an Obama appointee, found in…
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