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
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge on Voter Purge Ban
#VoterPurges #SupremeCourtRepublicans push courts to reinterpret a federal law banning late voter roll purges, as the Supreme Court reviews an Arizona case. The 90-day "quiet period" before elections aims to protect eligible voters, but conservative rulings create uncertainty. read more
NPR Retracts False Alito Retirement Report
#NPR #SupremeCourtNPR erroneously reported Justice Samuel Alito's retirement due to Nina Totenberg's misunderstanding of Chief Justice Roberts' remarks about court employees. The story was retracted within minutes, with Totenberg calling it her worst professional mistake in 50 years. read more
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejects Trump challenge
#SupremeCourt #BirthrightCitizenshipThe Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump's challenge. In a 6-3 split, it also upheld bans on transgender athletes in women's sports and struck down campaign spending limits, reshaping key legal landscapes. read more
Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans in schools
#TransgenderAthletes #SupremeCourtThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled states can ban transgender girls and women from female school sports, citing physical differences. The decision is narrow, not mandating bans nationwide. 21 states still allow participation, while 27 restrict it. read more
NPRs Totenberg admits Supreme Court reporting error
#NPR #SupremeCourtNPR's Nina Totenberg discusses a reporting error on the Supreme Court term's final day. Host Scott Detrow interviews Totenberg and editor-in-chief Thomas Evans about the mistake, highlighting accountability in journalism. read more
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, Thomas dissents
#SupremeCourt #BirthrightCitizenshipJustice Clarence Thomas argues birthright citizenship "devalues" American citizenship, while Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes his "myopic" view of the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court upheld automatic citizenship for all children born on U.S. soil. read more
Supreme Court Rules on Birthright Citizenship, Transgender Sports
#SupremeCourt #LegalAnalysisLaw professor Kim Wehle discusses the Supreme Court's final rulings on birthright citizenship, trans athlete bans, and campaign finance. She notes the court's split decisions, potential hints for Congress, and implications for presidential power and institutional legitimacy. read more
Johnson groans as Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
#BirthrightCitizenship #SupremeCourtHouse Speaker Mike Johnson rolled his eyes upon learning the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s executive order. He criticized "birthing tourism" while Democrats praised the ruling as affirming constitutional rights for all born in the U.S. read more
Supreme Court Upholds Transgender Athlete Ban in Female Sports
#SupremeCourt #TransgenderRightsPresident Trump hailed a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling allowing states to ban transgender athletes from female sports, calling it a "Big Win." The decision upholds laws in 25 states, impacting Title IX and equal protection debates nationwide. read more
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Birthright Citizenship Order
#SupremeCourt #BirthrightCitizenshipThe Supreme Court struck down Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in a 6-3 ruling, with two of his appointees joining the majority. Chief Justice Roberts called it a "dramatically revisionist" view of the 14th Amendment, upholding citizenship for all born in the U.S. read more
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Ruling
#SupremeCourt #BirthrightCitizenshipThe Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that birthright citizenship is constitutionally guaranteed, rejecting President Trump's executive order. Chief Justice Roberts cited the 14th Amendment and 1898 precedent, affirming citizenship for all born on U.S. soil. read more
NPR retracts false Alito retirement story
#NPR #SupremeCourtNPR retracted a story erroneously claiming Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito retired. The outlet corrected the error, noting Alito has not announced retirement. The retraction was published on June 30, 2026. read more
Supreme Court Upholds Transgender Athlete Bans in Schools
#TransgenderRights #SupremeCourtSupreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender athletes from school sports, ruling Idaho and West Virginia bans don't violate Constitution or Title IX. The 6-3 conservative majority decision affects over two dozen Republican-led states. read more
Supreme Court Strikes Down Campaign Spending Limits
#SupremeCourt #CampaignFinanceSupreme Court strikes down limits on coordinated campaign spending in a 6-3 decision, ruling it violates free speech. The ruling benefits Republicans, who hold a $256 million cash advantage over Democrats ahead of midterms. read more
Supreme Court Strikes Down Political Party Spending Limits
#SupremeCourt #CampaignFinanceSupreme Court strikes down 1974 limits on political party fundraising and spending, ruling 6-3 that the law violates First Amendment rights. Parties can now coordinate with candidates while raising unlimited funds, overturning a 2001 precedent. read more
Supreme Court strikes down Trump birthright citizenship order
#BirthrightCitizenship #SupremeCourtThe Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, striking down Trump’s executive order. It allowed states to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports and expanded campaign spending limits. These rulings mark significant wins for Republicans and immigration advocates. read more
Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans in schools
#SupremeCourt #TransgenderAthletesThe Supreme Court upheld bans on transgender girls in school sports, citing Title IX’s allowance for sex-segregated teams. Justice Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion, leaving questions on younger kids and non-varsity sports unresolved. read more
Iran Talks, Citizenship Ruling, Colorado Elections Today
#USPolitics #SupremeCourtThe U.S. and Iran resume peace talks Tuesday, SCOTUS nears a birthright citizenship decision, and Colorado voters head to the polls. These key political developments shape today's news landscape. read more
Supreme Court ruling threatens TPS for 330,000 immigrants
#TPS #SupremeCourtSupreme Court ruling allows Trump to end TPS for Haiti and Syria, risking legal status for 270,000 people. DHS can now cancel protections for more nations, with remaining designations expiring soon, potentially eliminating the program by year's end. read more
Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Agency Independence
#SupremeCourt #ExecutivePowerThe Supreme Court's conservative majority struck down decades-old precedents protecting independent agency leaders, greatly expanding presidential power over the federal regulatory structure. The ruling reversed a 90-year-old precedent, enabling presidents to fire agency heads at will. read more
Supreme Court Overturns 91-Year Precedent, Expanding Presidential Power
#SupremeCourt #ExecutivePowerThe Supreme Court overturned a 91-year precedent, ruling presidents can fire independent agency members at will. This 6-3 decision expands Trump's control over agencies like the FTC, ending their bipartisan requirement and undermining congressional protections for such commissioners. read more
Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Fed Board Firing
#SupremeCourt #FederalReserveThe Supreme Court blocked President Trump from firing Fed board member Lisa Cook, preserving her role pending lower court review. The 5-4 ruling cited the Fed's unique historical independence, allowing Cook, the first Black woman on the board, to stay for now. read more
Supreme Court expands Trump power, blocks Fed governor removal
#SupremeCourt #PresidentialPowerSupreme Court expanded presidential power by overturning a 91-year precedent, allowing Trump to fire independent agency heads. However, it blocked his removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing insufficient due process, preserving some limits on executive authority. read more
Supreme Court Rules Geofence Warrants Unconstitutional
#SupremeCourt #FourthAmendmentThe Supreme Court restricted geofence warrants, ruling 6-3 that searching tech databases for all users near a crime scene violates the Fourth Amendment. Justice Kagan wrote the opinion, citing unreasonable search without individualized suspicion. read more
Supreme Court sidesteps geofence warrant privacy ruling
#SupremeCourt #GeofenceWarrantThe U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ruling on geofence warrants, allowing police to use cellphone location data near crimes. The case returns to lower courts for further Fourth Amendment analysis, balancing privacy with digital-age investigations. read more
Supreme Court Upholds Mail-In Ballot Deadline Rule
#SupremeCourt #MailInVotingSupreme Court ruled 5-4 that mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted after, rejecting Trump's challenge. Justice Barrett wrote the majority opinion, upholding Mississippi's law and dealing a major blow to Trump's voting restrictions. read more
Supreme Court rejects Dershowitzs $300 million CNN lawsuit
#SupremeCourt #DefamationLawSupreme Court declined to revive Alan Dershowitz's $300M defamation lawsuit against CNN, which alleged distorted impeachment remarks. Justices Gorsuch and Thomas dissented, urging review of public figure libel standards. Lower courts found no "actual malice." read more
Supreme Court Upholds Mail-In Ballot Grace Periods
#SupremeCourt #MailInBallotsThe U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi’s five-day grace period for mail-in ballots, ruling against the GOP. This allows postmarked Election Day ballots to count, benefiting voters in 18 states. The decision impacts upcoming midterm elections, rejecting Republican challenges. read more
Supreme Court expands power to deny green card holders reentry
#SupremeCourt #ImmigrationPolicySupreme Court ruling allows border agents to deny green card holders reentry based on unproven criminal allegations, weakening legal protections and expanding Trump's mass deportation campaign targeting lawful immigrants. read more
Supreme Court to Rule on Birthright Citizenship
#BirthrightCitizenship #SupremeCourtThe Supreme Court may soon rule on birthright citizenship, challenging 150 years of precedent under the 14th Amendment. Trump argues it encourages illegal immigration, while critics say the policy is constitutionally protected. The decision could redefine American citizenship. read more
Supreme Court faces Trump power cases as term ends
#SupremeCourt #TrumpThe Supreme Court nears term end with rulings on Trump’s power to fire Fed and FTC officials, election laws, and transgender athlete bans. Seven cases remain, testing presidential authority boundaries and sparking national debate. read more
Supreme Court calls Alito-Sotomayor clash a misunderstanding
#SupremeCourt #JudicialDramaJustice Alito rebuked Justice Sotomayor from the bench after her dissent, but the court clarified it was a "misunderstanding." Alito was notified in advance, yet he delivered an extemporaneous rebuttal, breaking precedent. The term ends with major cases pending. read more
Supreme Court strips protections for 350,000 Haitians
#SupremeCourt #ImmigrationRightsSupreme Court allows Trump to end deportation protections for 350,000 Haitian immigrants, upholding his "eating pets" remarks as not overtly racist. Families now fear separation and forced return to unstable Haiti, calling it "the saddest day of my life." read more
Supreme Court Ends TPS Protections for Haitian Immigrants
#SupremeCourt #ImmigrationThe Supreme Court allowed Trump to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants, citing no "overtly racial" bias in his rhetoric. Thousands now fear deportation to unstable Haiti, with advocates calling on Congress to restore protections. read more
Supreme Court Ends Protections for Haitian and Syrian Migrants
#SupremeCourt #ImmigrationPolicyThe Supreme Court allowed Trump to end legal protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants, exposing hundreds of thousands to deportation. The 6-3 ruling upheld immigration authority, sparking fears of danger for returnees and criticism of alleged racial bias. read more