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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Migrant Parole Programs
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending Migrant Parole Programs

A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from halting Biden-era humanitarian parole programs that have allowed hundreds of thousands of migrants from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Latin America to enter and remain in the United States.

Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs, Citing Constitutional Overreach
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs, Citing Constitutional Overreach

In a major blow to former President Donald Trump’s trade agenda, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority when he imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and dozens of other nations under what he dubbed “Liberation Day” tariffs.

Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Life, Halts Abortions Again—A Victory for the Unborn
Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Life, Halts Abortions Again—A Victory for the Unborn

In a major victory for pro-life advocates and the rule of law, the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday vacated two lower court rulings that had briefly allowed abortions to resume in the state. The decision reactivates long-standing health and safety regulations for abortion facilities and halts Planned Parenthood’s abortion services—effectively saving lives and reaffirming Missouri’s role as a national leader in defending the unborn.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Override Deportation Limits to South Sudan
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Override Deportation Limits to South Sudan

The Trump administration on Tuesday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked the deportation of seven migrants to South Sudan without additional procedural safeguards.

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal from Student Barred for “Two Genders” T-Shirt, Alito and Thomas Slam Free Speech Rejection
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal from Student Barred for “Two Genders” T-Shirt, Alito and Thomas Slam Free Speech Rejection

In a major blow to student free speech rights, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear the appeal of a Massachusetts seventh-grader who was barred from wearing a T-shirt to school that read, “There are only two genders.” The decision leaves in place a controversial federal court ruling that allowed the school to silence the student while promoting opposing viewpoints.

Senators Worry About Spending, Debt Increase In Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Senators Worry About Spending, Debt Increase In Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Republicans’ behemoth budget reconciliation bill still faces major hurdles after passing the U.S. House last week, with multiple senators raising concerns about the legislation’s cost.

Texas House Passes Sweeping Parental Bill of Rights, Including Ban on Social Transitioning in Schools
Texas House Passes Sweeping Parental Bill of Rights, Including Ban on Social Transitioning in Schools

In a major legislative move, the Texas House on Sunday passed the Parental Bill of Rights, a comprehensive education reform package that includes a first-of-its-kind statewide ban on the social transitioning of children in public schools.

Texas Advances Bill Requiring Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms
Texas Advances Bill Requiring Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms

Texas is poised to become the largest state in the U.S. to require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, following a weekend House vote on a controversial bill that has sparked national attention and legal warnings.

Trump Backs Senate Rewrites to Budget Bill, Risking House GOP Deal
Trump Backs Senate Rewrites to Budget Bill, Risking House GOP Deal

President Donald Trump on Sunday gave Senate Republicans the green light to make “fairly significant” changes to the sweeping budget reconciliation package narrowly passed by the House last week, potentially unraveling Speaker Mike Johnson’s fragile coalition that delivered the bill by a single-vote margin.

Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Trump, Attempting to Firebomb U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv
Man Charged with Threatening to Kill Trump, Attempting to Firebomb U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv

A dual U.S.-German citizen appeared in federal court on Sunday after being extradited from Israel over allegations he attempted to firebomb the U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv and threatened to assassinate former President Donald Trump.

Christian Photographer Wins First Amendment Case Against New York Over Same-Sex Wedding Content
Christian Photographer Wins First Amendment Case Against New York Over Same-Sex Wedding Content

A federal court has ruled in favor of a Christian wedding photographer who challenged New York’s public accommodation laws, finding that the state cannot compel her to create content that conflicts with her religious beliefs.

Washington D.C. Shooting Triggers Nationwide Security Surge After Antisemitic Attack
Washington D.C. Shooting Triggers Nationwide Security Surge After Antisemitic Attack

Law enforcement agencies across the United States are ramping up security at synagogues, schools, and Israeli consulates following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening. Authorities are calling the incident an antisemitic terrorist attack.

MAHA Report Ties Child Health Crisis to Chemicals, Ultra-Processed Foods
MAHA Report Ties Child Health Crisis to Chemicals, Ultra-Processed Foods

A new report from the Make America Healthy Again commission links the childhood chronic disease epidemic to pesticides, food additives and undue corporate influence on health regulations.

Supreme Court Deadlocks, Blocks Nation’s First Religious Charter School in Oklahoma
Supreme Court Deadlocks, Blocks Nation’s First Religious Charter School in Oklahoma

In a rare 4-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that blocks the establishment of the country’s first publicly funded religious charter school, leaving in place an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that deemed the proposed school unconstitutional.

House Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Sending Sweeping GOP Agenda to Senate
House Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Sending Sweeping GOP Agenda to Senate

The House narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislative package early Thursday morning in a 215-214 vote, delivering a major win for Republicans and advancing key parts of Trump’s second-term agenda.

Delaware Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide, Drawing Praise and Criticism as It Becomes 11th State to Enact Law
Delaware Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide, Drawing Praise and Criticism as It Becomes 11th State to Enact Law

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed the End-of-Life Options Act into law Tuesday, making the state the 11th in the U.S. to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Supporters call the measure a compassionate step toward honoring personal choice, while critics warn it opens the door to abuse and undermines the sanctity of life.

DOJ Sues Idaho City for Religious Discrimination Against Evangelical Church
DOJ Sues Idaho City for Religious Discrimination Against Evangelical Church

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the City of Troy, Idaho, of religious discrimination over its denial of a land use permit to Christ Church, a small evangelical congregation.

Air Force Conducts Midnight Minuteman III ICBM Test
Air Force Conducts Midnight Minuteman III ICBM Test

The U.S. Air Force successfully test-launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) just after midnight Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base, sending it more than 4,200 miles to a test site in the Marshall Islands.

Senate Unanimously Passes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Bill, Heads to House
Senate Unanimously Passes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Bill, Heads to House

In a rare show of unanimous support, the U.S. Senate has passed the “No Tax on Tips Act,” a bipartisan measure that would exempt up to $25,000 in reported tip income from federal taxes for employees in customarily tipped occupations such as servers, bartenders, and beauty professionals.

Department of Education Rescinds $37.7M Fine Against Grand Canyon University, Case Closed Permanently
Department of Education Rescinds $37.7M Fine Against Grand Canyon University, Case Closed Permanently

The U.S. Department of Education has formally revoked a $37.7 million fine issued to Grand Canyon University (GCU), bringing an end to a months-long legal battle over alleged misleading pricing practices related to the university’s doctoral programs. The case has been closed with prejudice, barring any future legal action on the matter.