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Why Ketanji Brown Jackson is hell-bent on destroying the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court’s decision in a landmark gerrymandering case makes leftists — including one of the court's own justices — even more determined to delegitimize it.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their...

Katyal, AI, and the Judiciary Committee

The Senate and the courts are fundamentally human institutions. They’re about people and ideas,...

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—May 8

2019—“I dissent!,” exclaims Sixth Circuit judge Bernice Donald in Fowler v. Benson. The panel majority rejects a challenge...

Trump’s Trickle-Down Tariff Problem

The supposed benefits of high tariffs are far more distant and less visible to...

Rudy Giuliani out of ICU, still hospitalized with pneumonia

Giuliani's spokesman said the former mayor "will spend some time recovering before leaving the hospital," and that "the mayor and his family appreciate the outpouring of love and prayers sent his way."

SPLC vows to fight federal charges in first court appearance since fraud indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center pleaded not guilty Thursday to all counts in a federal indictment charging the organization with defrauding donors by surreptitiously paying millions to informants within extremist groups.

Supreme Court justices to testify on Capitol Hill

Some Supreme Court justices will reportedly come to Capitol Hill later this month to testify on their budget, marking a rare moment when the two branches of government will have a direct discussion in public.

Tennessee Republicans pass congressional map that wipes out Democrat-leaning district

The Tennessee General Assembly on Thursday approved a new congressional map that will likely eliminate the state's sole Democrat in the U.S. House ahead of the November election.

Seen, Heard & Whispered: Trump ally vows 2020 proof; Gorsuch’s ‘radical ideas’; Hegseth plays Santa

A Trump ally promises evidence the 2020 election was stolen, a Supreme Court justice celebrates America's "radical" founding ideas, and a Cabinet secretary recalls playing Santa for a veteran.

Neither rain nor sleet — nor a handgun: USPS nears rule to allow pistols in mail

The U.S. Postal Service is nearing completion of a new rule that would allow people to ship handguns through the regular mail, undercutting the oldest federal firearms law in existence -- and drawing fierce criticism from both sides of the gun debate.

Sen. Collins addresses health speculation, says she has benign neurological condition

Republican Sen. Susan M. Collins of Maine sought to quell speculation about her trembling hands, shaky head, and wavering voice this week, saying she has a condition known as benign essential tremor.

Trump meets privately with Brazil’s Lula, says progress made on tariff fight

President Trump on Thursday said progress was made on potential new tariffs on Brazil after he met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the White House.

Trump’s council calls for slimmed-down FEMA that responds to fewer emergencies

President Trump's special panel deciding the future of FEMA called for an end-it-then-mend-it approach to the embattled disaster-response agency.

Virginia state senator says FBI raid all about politics, but probe dates to Biden days

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas accused the Trump administration of greenlighting an FBI raid on her businesses because of the Democrat's support for last month's congressional redistricting push, despite the senator first coming under investigation during President Joseph R. Biden's term.

FIRST ON FOX: Top Republicans take abortion pill fight to Supreme Court, citing coercion and safety risks

Republican lawmakers file Supreme Court brief alleging loosened mifepristone rules enabled coercion, backing Louisiana's fight to restore safeguards.

Future of Ron DeSantis’ controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ ICE holding facility revealed

Florida's Alligator Alcatraz ICE holding facility will shut down as permanent detention sites open, with the state citing massive operational costs.

Tennessee passes new congressional map likely to flip final Dem seat as protests erupt inside Capitol

Tennessee's new congressional map targets the 9th District in Memphis, drawing protests from Democrats and raising legal challenges over voter rights.

Hochul’s Mission Accomplished

DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 37 WHEELIN’ AND DEALIN’: Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed this morning she has a budget deal. Moments later, Assembly Speaker...

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