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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold laws barring transgender athletes

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold laws barring transgender athletes

by Ben Shapiro | Jan 13, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports after hearing oral arguments in two cases Tuesday. The cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., challenge Idaho’s...
Supreme Court debates moving Louisiana environmental suit to federal court

Supreme Court debates moving Louisiana environmental suit to federal court

by David Sun | Jan 13, 2026 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday grappled with whether a federal contractor could move a case from state to federal court, after a state court ruled Chevron, alongside other oil companies, had to pay $745 million to a Louisiana parish.  In the original...
SUPREME COURT CONSIDERS POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF PRESIDENTIAL POWER

SUPREME COURT CONSIDERS POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF PRESIDENTIAL POWER

by Kally Proctor | Dec 9, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices seemed likely to expand presidential ability to fire the heads of independent, multi-member federal agencies during oral arguments Monday. The case centers around President Donald Trump’s firing of Rebecca Slaughter from the Federal...
Supreme Court considers slashing campaign spending restrictions for political parties

Supreme Court considers slashing campaign spending restrictions for political parties

by Desiree Luo | Dec 9, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court appeared set to further loosen limits on campaign finance, despite opposition from liberal justices during oral arguments Tuesday.  The case challenges limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates, most...
Supreme Court Weighs Role of Federal Courts in Asylum Determinations

Supreme Court Weighs Role of Federal Courts in Asylum Determinations

by Naomi Taxay | Dec 2, 2025 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court wrestled Monday with how much power federal appeals courts should have to review asylum denials, pressing both sides on whether findings of persecution are legal matters that federal courts can independently (de novo) review or factual...
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