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Federal appeals court orders Missouri to use congressional map rejected twice by Supreme Court

September 22, 2026

Federal appeals court orders Missouri to use congressional map rejected twice by Supreme Court

A Missouri appeals court ordered use of a GOP-drawn congressional map that splits Kansas City's district, but opponents say ballots are printed.

Man challenging 150-year-old ban on making liquor at home hopes Supreme Court takes his case

September 22, 2026

Man challenging 150-year-old ban on making liquor at home hopes Supreme Court takes his case

An Ohio man's Supreme Court case challenges a more than 150-year federal ban on home distilling that carries felony charges, fines and up to five years in prison.

‘Not a slam dunk’: Trump’s 2028 mail-vote push hinges on one big legal question

September 20, 2026

‘Not a slam dunk’: Trump’s 2028 mail-vote push hinges on one big legal question

President Donald Trump's mail voting executive order faces a critical Supreme Court test over Postal Service authority on tamper-resistant envelopes.

Judge says issues in Trump administration anti-weaponization case 'alive and kicking' despite DOJ push

September 18, 2026

Judge says issues in Trump administration anti-weaponization case 'alive and kicking' despite DOJ push

Judge Brinkema questioned whether the Trump administration's Anti-Weaponization Fund truly died or if the DOJ Judgment Fund serves as its equivalent.

‘Unprecedented’: Judges reveal behind-the-scenes coordination on Trump immigration cases

September 18, 2026

‘Unprecedented’: Judges reveal behind-the-scenes coordination on Trump immigration cases

Minnesota federal judges coordinated via email threads and templates to handle habeas petitions during Operation Metro Surge, raising judicial ethics questions.

Kavanaugh throws Trump 'a lifeline' on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss before midterms

September 17, 2026

Kavanaugh throws Trump 'a lifeline' on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss before midterms

The Supreme Court denied Trump's emergency request, but Justice Brett Kavanaugh's concurrence signals the USPS rule may survive for 2028.

Plaintiffs ask court to revive Kappa Kappa Gamma transgender case

September 16, 2026

Plaintiffs ask court to revive Kappa Kappa Gamma transgender case

Former sorority sisters Allie Coghan and Hannah Holtmeier discuss a lawsuit against their former sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, over rules regarding transgender membership on ‘Fox News @ Night.’

Federal judge refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to DOJ for possible criminal investigation

September 15, 2026

Federal judge refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to DOJ for possible criminal investigation

A federal judge referred Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner and a top deputy Tuesday to the DOJ over possible perjury and false statements.

Alito, Thomas shred 'Hail Mary' challenge to federal ballot mail rules in dissent

September 15, 2026

Alito, Thomas shred 'Hail Mary' challenge to federal ballot mail rules in dissent

Justice Samuel Alito called the Supreme Court's refusal to lift a universal injunction against Trump's mail-in ballot rules incorrect in a sharp dissent.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to revive strict mail-ballot rules before midterms

September 14, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to revive strict mail-ballot rules before midterms

A lower court's nationwide block on U.S. Postal Service mail-in ballot rules remains after the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration.