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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—July 23

1971—In Calvert Cliffs’ Coordinating Committee v. Atomic Energy Comm’n, D.C. Circuit judge J. Skelly Wright enthusiastically welcomes “what promises to become a flood of new litigation—litigation seeking…

Large-Scale Desalination Could Help Offset Colorado River Water Shortage

The federal government has options for dealing with political resistance in California.

New Jersey’s Damning Admission on Illegal Voting

New Jersey’s admission that thousands of noncitizens registered to vote and hundreds did may...

Hawaii Justices’ Inflammatory Attack on the U.S. Supreme Court

The state supreme court’s rhetoric could fuel the view that judging is just politics...

The End of ‘El Mayo’ Is Only the Beginning

Could the comparative leniency accorded to the cartel lord be a signal that he...

Judge hits brakes on Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery merger

A judge in California has put Paramount's planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on hold while the court considers a sweeping antitrust lawsuit challenging the multibillion-dollar transaction, which was brought against the company last week. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín granted a request from California Attorney General Rob Bonta that the merger be paused for two weeks while...

Trump to attend dignified transfer of US soldiers killed in Iran strikes

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Monday that President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of the Americans killed as a result of Iranian strikes over the weekend.  “President Trump will attend the dignified transfer of our fallen heroes tomorrow evening at Dover Air Force Base. The President and the entire White House...

Drinking 5 cups of coffee a day is safe and could reduce heart risk: Report

Higher caffeine intake, including levels found in energy drinks, was associated with cardiovascular harm.

What to know about Troy Jackson, the Democratic frontrunner for Maine Senate

Former state Sen. Troy Jackson (D-Maine) has emerged as the frontrunner for Democrats in the Maine Senate race. Jackson has received endorsements from challengers Dan Kleban and former CDC Director Nirav Shah, who both dropped out of the race on Sunday. The two said Jackson was the most “electable” candidate and urged party members to...

Is recalled lettuce safe after false positive result? FDA issues warning

Despite the false positive, federal regulators are still focused on shredded lettuce.

Winning before the battle ends

Retired Lieutenant General David Harris argues that the United States must integrate strategic communication into military planning to ensure tactical successes translate into strategic advantages, drawing lessons from current conflicts.

On birthright citizenship, Trump could lose even bigger next time

If the Supreme Court were actually to revisit the birthright case, Trump would be far more likely to lose votes than gain them.

Why you won’t get a Supplemental Security Income check in August

While the schedule is wonky, you'll still get the funds you are intended to receive.

House Republicans’ campaign arm adds 7 districts to list of targets

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) on Monday added seven districts to its list of targets, as the GOP works to hang on to its majority in the lower chamber this November. The NRCC, which works to elect House Republicans, added Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Florida’s 14th and 22nd, Louisiana’s 6th, Missouri’s 5th, Ohio’s 1st...

The Jawbone Act aims to curb government power plays, but can it work? 

Government officials and other powerful people often use arm-twisting speech to apply pressure to promote their preferred objectives. The practice, known as jawboning, is as old as human history itself.

Live updates: US pounds Iran as war’s death toll hits 17; gas prices surpass $4 again

The death count from the Iran war has risen to 17 as the U.S. military suffered three deaths in recent days in the Middle East, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said. Two service members died in an Iranian attack on U.S. troops in Jordan on Friday, the Pentagon said, and another service member died in northern...

South Carolina Republican Russell Fry joins race for Graham Senate seat

South Carolina Republican Rep. Russell Fry on Monday announced he will run to fill the Senate seat vacated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). "Last week, we all lost a legendary leader, and I lost a good friend," Fry said in a campaign statement. "This week, we are faced with what comes next. I...

Fighter jets intercept planes over Bedminster, East Rutherford airspace

Fighter jets intercepted multiple planes attempting to fly in temporarily restricted airspace on Sunday over Bedminster and East Rutherford, N.J. “More than 10 general aviation aircraft have entered restricted airspace today, three of which required intercepts by NORAD aircraft,” the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) wrote in a statement. NORAD said flares were deployed...

Supreme Court to decide if Alaska can seize pilot’s plane over 6-pack of beer 

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up an Alaskan pilot’s challenge to the state’s bid to seize his 1969 Cessna airplane over a passenger who tried to fly in a six-pack of Budweiser into a dry village.  Ken Jouppi, the pilot, denies knowing about the alcohol and says losing his plane is an excessive fine...

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