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Federal court rules that race-based preferences in Biden-era broadband access law are illegal
The ruling was by Judge John Bates, a George W. Bush nominee to the court, who said that the 2023 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court striking down race-based preferences in college admissions, was the basis for his decision.
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At least one Democratic senator expresses concern about burgeoning Jack Smith spying scandal
Blumenthal’s comments come after the Senate Judiciary Committee released documents on Tuesday showing that the DOJ collected text messages between 44 members of Congress and White House staff.
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Rubio warns of rising left-wing violence, rallies nations toward a crackdown
Rubio made the remarks at a summit in Washington, D.C., and invoked prior coalitions to combat Islamic terrorism as a model for international cooperation.
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Appeals court rules against Trump admin over time immigrants can be held without bond opportunity
The decision has the potential to impact thousands of immigrants who are being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Texas and Louisiana.
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Congresswoman turns Hillary Clinton's infamous phrase against her after intel comments: ‘Deplorable’
In a podcast on Wednesday with host Marc Elias, the former first lady and secretary of state said Pulte’s appointment was “deeply insulting to the intelligence community."
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Justice Barrett faces brunt of backlash to Supreme Court rulings on birthright, election issues
Some on the right branded the Trump-appointed Amy Coney Barrett a "turncoat" and a "DEI hire" after she broke with the administration in two cases, but even scholars who think she got the law wrong came to her defense.
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Judge stops Philadelphia from enforcing ban against federal law enforcement officers wearing masks
Judge Kenney ruled that the DOJ was likely to succeed in its challenge, and thus barred Philadelphia from implementing or enforcing the law against federal agencies and officers during the period that legal proceedings play out.
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GOP hardliners vow to blockade must-pass bills unless voter ID demands met
Fight led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.
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Appeals court rules in favor of Trump admin on issue of removing signs at National Park sites
The lower court ruling would have restored the signs and exhibits that the Trump administration had ordered removed because it viewed them as having disparaged Americans.
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Olympian David Hearn indicted by grand jury for alleged property destruction of Reflecting Pool
The incident took place June 19, where Hearn was arrested by U.S. Park Police
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Supreme Court in next term takes up key issues of guns, religion, jury trials and gender identity
Most of the newly granted cases will be argued beginning in October, with decisions expected through the spring and early summer of 2027.
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CFPB orders remote employees to relocate to Washington or lose their job
The CFPB’s employee union has described the return-to-office directive as a de facto reduction in force, arguing that the relocation requirement is likely to pressure many employees into resigning rather than moving to Washington.
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Trump’s 250 party brings gangsta’s paradise to D.C., and no more fears of backlash from Hollywood
Stigma-free: These performances are happening despite past backlash for celebrities associated with Trump. However, the severity of that backlash appears to have shifted in Trump's final term.