Supreme Court Weighs Climate Liability Case Against Big Oil
#ClimateLitigation #SupremeCourtThe Supreme Court opens its term hearing whether Boulder County can sue ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy over climate deception and disaster costs, a case testing state power over corporations with far-reaching implications. read more
Supreme Court Opens Term With Explosive Cases on Guns and Religion
#SupremeCourt #SCOTUSThe Supreme Court opens a contentious term with major cases on religion, semi-automatic weapons bans, climate change, immigration, and potential election disputes, increasingly decided through its expedited emergency docket rather than full merits review. read more
Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations to Resume
#ImmigrationPolicy #SupremeCourtThe Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume third-country deportations, sending migrants to nations not listed in removal orders. The court will hear full arguments in December. Liberal justices dissented, citing due process and torture concerns. read more
Supreme Court Blocks GOP Missouri Map Before Midterms
#MissouriRedistricting #SupremeCourtThe Supreme Court blocked Missouri's Trump-backed congressional map, ruling it never took effect without voter approval. The decision prevents electoral chaos and requires using 2022 and 2024 districts for the 2026 midterms. read more
Kalshi refuses to bet on its own Supreme Court case
#PredictionMarkets #SupremeCourtKalshi will not allow betting on Supreme Court cases affecting its regulatory future, citing conflict of interest. New Jersey seeks Supreme Court intervention over state gambling laws, creating a circuit split. Prediction markets face escalating legal battles nationwide. read more
New Jersey Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Prediction Markets
#SupremeCourt #PredictionMarketsNew Jersey asked the Supreme Court to resolve whether federal or state regulators oversee Kalshi's sports betting, following conflicting appellate rulings. The case could reshape the multibillion-dollar prediction markets industry, with arguments possible this fall. read more
Supreme Court Allows Trump White House Ballroom Project
#Trump #SupremeCourtTrump touts 'hundreds of happy construction workers' on his White House ballroom project, which the Supreme Court allowed despite Chief Justice Roberts calling it 'likely unlawful.' The court ruled the preservation group lacked standing to sue. read more
Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction To Continue
#SupremeCourt #TrumpAdministrationSupreme Court allows Trump's $400M White House ballroom construction to continue, reversing lower court orders. Chief Justice Roberts dissents, calling it "likely unlawful," but majority rules plaintiff lacks standing. Legal merits remain unresolved. read more
Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Save Ad Discounts
#SupremeCourt #CampaignFinanceRepublican committees seek Supreme Court intervention to preserve discounted TV ad rates after a lower court blocked the FCC rule, impacting midterm spending. They cite millions in planned buys. read more
Trump Sanctions Iran, Supreme Court Backs Voting Curbs
#IranSanctions #SupremeCourtTrump announces new Iran sanctions, calling it "economic D-Day." Supreme Court temporarily backs his mail-in voting restrictions. DHS agents secretly recorded community meetings. HIIT workouts show unique health benefits. read more
Supreme Court Pauses Mail Voting Order, Hurdles Remain
#SupremeCourt #VotingRightsSupreme Court paused a lower court ruling blocking Trump's mail-in voting order, allowing directives in 23 states. Legal and practical hurdles remain as absentee voting nears, with USPS still restrained by a separate ruling and legality unresolved. read more
Supreme Court Allows Trump Mail-In Voting Restrictions Temporarily
#SupremeCourt #VotingRightsSupreme Court allows Trump's mail-in voting restrictions for now, risking midterm chaos. Officials warn millions could be disenfranchised, though legal challenges continue. Liberal justices dissent, citing confusion and uncertainty ahead of Election Day. read more
Trump celebrates ballroom progress amid legal battle
#TrumpBallroom #SupremeCourtTrump celebrated Supreme Court approval to continue White House ballroom construction, posting progress photos and claiming zero taxpayer cost despite disputed reports. Critics cite historic preservation concerns and congressional approval requirements. read more
Supreme Court Allows Trump White House Construction During Legal Fight
#SupremeCourt #TrumpSupreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom and military complex construction during legal battle, pausing lower court halt while challenges over congressional authority proceed. read more
Supreme Court allows Trump White House ballroom construction to proceed
#SupremeCourt #TrumpSupreme Court allows Trump to continue White House ballroom and military complex construction during legal battle. Justices paused lower court halt, preserving project while Congress's authority over demolition and costs remains contested. read more
Supreme Court Allows Trump White House Ballroom Construction
#SupremeCourt #WhiteHouseSupreme Court allows Trump's $300 million White House ballroom construction to continue without congressional approval, despite historic preservation lawsuits and public disapproval. The 90,000-square-foot project includes security features, with lower courts previously ruling against it. read more
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Overturn Carroll Verdict
#SupremeCourt #EJeanCarrollSupreme Court rejects Trump's second bid to overturn E. Jean Carroll's sexual abuse and defamation verdict, allowing her to keep the $5.6 million payment. Trump's legal maneuvers continue as he appeals an additional $83 million award. read more
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow $400M White House Ballroom
#Trump #SupremeCourtTrump urges Supreme Court to allow his $400M White House ballroom construction after appeals court blocks it, citing national security. Costs ballooned from $200M, with bunker and drone port plans. Justices must decide by August 21. read more
Supreme Court Appeal Fails, California Dog Euthanized
#DogEuthanasia #SupremeCourtBruce, a California dog, was euthanized after Supreme Court denied a last-minute appeal. The three-year-old mix had multiple biting incidents, sparking a legal battle that ended Wednesday, leaving supporters and his owners heartbroken. read more
Appeals Court Halts White House Ballroom, Supreme Court Next
#WhiteHouse #SupremeCourtA federal appeals court halted White House ballroom construction, ruling Congress must approve the project. The 2-1 decision allows a two-week stay for Supreme Court appeal. Trump condemned it as politically motivated, citing national security, while preservationists celebrated the historic ruling. read more
States, judges urge Supreme Court to block mail-in ballot order
#SupremeCourt #MailInVotingStates, judges, and officials warn the Supreme Court against Trump's mail-in ballot order, citing potential "chaos," voter disenfranchisement, and illegal election interference before crucial midterms. read more
Harris Proposes Supreme Court Expansion, Statehood for D.C., Puerto Rico
#KamalaHarris #SupremeCourtKamala Harris proposes adding Puerto Rico and D.C. as states, expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices, and reforming the Electoral College while mulling a 2028 presidential run, focusing on midterms and voter turnout. read more
Trump blasts Supreme Court over trillions in legal losses
#Trump #SupremeCourtPresident Trump attacked the Supreme Court for rulings against his birthright citizenship and tariff policies, claiming without evidence they cost the U.S. "trillions." His own appointees joined the 6-3 majorities, fueling his frustration and criticism of the justices. read more
Trump Administration Sidesteps Supreme Court on Tariffs
#Tariffs #SupremeCourtAfter the Supreme Court invalidated earlier tariffs, the Trump administration has adopted new legal paths to maintain its tariff regime, exploring alternative justifications and procedures to sustain trade policy despite the judicial setback. read more
Supreme Court to Rule on Plane Seized for Six-Pack of Beer
#SupremeCourt #EighthAmendmentThe Supreme Court will hear an Alaska pilot’s case over the seizure of his $95,000 plane after a passenger brought a six-pack of beer to a dry village. He argues the forfeiture violates the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause. read more
Supreme Court Justices Reveal Escalating Security Threats
#SupremeCourt #JudicialSecuritySupreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett testified before Congress for the first time in seven years, requesting security funding due to rising threats. Barrett shared personal impacts, including her son seeing a bulletproof vest. Kagan emphasized the court’s modest budget amid safety concerns. read more
Justice Barrett recalls son finding her bulletproof vest
#SupremeCourt #JudicialSecurityJustice Amy Coney Barrett testified about rising threats, recalling her son finding her bulletproof vest. She and Justice Kagan urged Congress for increased security funding. The Supreme Court seeks a 10% budget increase, with $14.6 million for personal protection amid a surge in threats. read more
Supreme Court justices face Congress amid rising threats
#SupremeCourt #IranConflictSupreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett will testify before Congress about security funding amid rising threats. Trump hosts Iraq’s PM, while U.S.-Iran tensions escalate with resumed strikes and a naval blockade. Inflation drops but risks rising again. read more
Supreme Court Justices Seek Congress Security Funds
#SupremeCourt #JudicialSecuritySupreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett will testify before Congress for added security funding, as threats against judges surge. They seek a 10% budget increase after swatting, bomb threats, and assassination attempts, highlighting rising judicial danger. read more
Trump refunds $81 billion in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
#Tariffs #SupremeCourtTrump’s administration refunded $81B in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled his trade policy illegal. The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices joining liberals, sparked Trump’s rage. Economists cite tariff damage, including stalled job growth and inflation, contradicting his promised “golden age.” read more
Supreme Court More Divided Than Ever, Data Shows
#SupremeCourt #SCOTUSThe Trump-dominated Supreme Court ended its most ideologically divided term in decades, with 6-3 splits in nearly 23% of cases. Liberal justices dissented in a quarter of rulings, highlighting sharp partisan divides on voting rights, presidential power, and birthright citizenship. read more
Trump seeks Supreme Court rehearing on birthright citizenship
#BirthrightCitizenship #SupremeCourtTrump seeks Supreme Court rehearing on birthright citizenship after losing 6-3 ruling. Experts say rehearings are rarely granted, with only one reversal since 1956. The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship for most born on U.S. soil. read more
Supreme Court justices reveal millions in book deals
#SupremeCourt #FinancialDisclosureSupreme Court justices’ financial reports reveal significant income from book deals, with Justice Jackson earning over $1.1 million. Disclosures also show teaching income, gifts, travel reimbursements, and side activities like coaching youth basketball, though total wealth remains opaque. read more
Supreme Court Justices to Testify on Security Budget
#SupremeCourt #JudicialSecuritySupreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will testify before Congress for the first time since 2019, seeking a $20.6 million budget increase, mostly for security amid rising political violence. read more
Supreme Court allows Texas app age-restriction law
#SupremeCourt #TexasLawSupreme Court allows Texas to enforce law restricting minors' app access without parental consent. Law requires age verification and blocks under-18 downloads. Challenges cite free speech violations, but court permits enforcement pending lower court litigation. read more
Trump marks 250th anniversary with unprecedented power
#TrumpPower #SupremeCourtTrump marks America's 250th anniversary with unprecedented presidential power, as critics warn his authority now exceeds the monarchy colonists rebelled against. A Supreme Court ruling endorses the unitary executive theory, enabling him to fire officials and prosecute enemies with impunity. read more
Barrett Breaks With Trump, Faces MAGA Backlash
#AmyConeyBarrett #SupremeCourtJustice Amy Coney Barrett angered Trump allies by authoring a ruling allowing mail ballots counted after Election Day, despite her conservative record. She broke with Trump on tariffs and birthright citizenship, but legal scholars note she still sides with conservatives in most cases. read more
Supreme Court upholds $800 daily fine for journalist
#PressFreedom #SupremeCourtThe Supreme Court refused to block an $800 daily fine for ex-Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge, who won't reveal a source in a leak lawsuit. Media advocates warn this threatens press freedom by deterring whistleblowers. read more
Federal judge sees new Supreme Court pragmatism
#SupremeCourt #VotingRightsA federal judge notes Supreme Court decisions show "emerging pragmatic conservatism." Justices Roberts and Barrett joined liberals to uphold Mississippi's mail-in ballot law and birthright citizenship, rejecting partisan challenges and recognizing modern voting realities. read more
Supreme Court expands Trump power despite key losses
#SupremeCourt #TrumpAgendaThe Supreme Court dealt Trump high-profile losses on tariffs and birthright citizenship but expanded executive power, including firing agency commissioners. Republicans gained campaign finance and voting advantages. Despite setbacks, Trump celebrated broader presidential authority, calling it a major win. read more