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Friend rips media's 'despicable' effort to 'smear' Clarence Thomas for GOP donors' payment to school

May 4, 2023

Friend rips media's 'despicable' effort to 'smear' Clarence Thomas for GOP donors' payment to school

A close friend of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is speaking out against new allegations that GOP mega-donor improperly paid for the private school tuition of Thomas' great-nephew.

California leads blue state charge against Florida restrictions on transition surgeries

May 3, 2023

California leads blue state charge against Florida restrictions on transition surgeries

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a charge of Democratic-led states against Florida's new rule banning Medicaid dollars from being used for transition surgeries.

Alex Murdaugh claims he lied about dogs causing housekeeper Gloria Satterfield's fatal trip and fall

May 3, 2023

Alex Murdaugh claims he lied about dogs causing housekeeper Gloria Satterfield's fatal trip and fall

Alex Murdaugh has offered a surprising new account of the death of his late housekeeper Gloria Satterfield in the latest court filing in a federal fraud case against him.

'Cheer' star Monica Aldama accused of trying to silence sexual assault victim: lawsuit

May 2, 2023

'Cheer' star Monica Aldama accused of trying to silence sexual assault victim: lawsuit

"Cheer" star Monica Aldama is being sued by a former Navarro College squad member who says she was sexually assaulted by a teammate and the head coach allegedly helped cover it up.

In Biden's 'post-constitutional' America, local officials, affected citizens should sue him: Levin

May 2, 2023

In Biden's 'post-constitutional' America, local officials, affected citizens should sue him: Levin

Mark Levin, the former chief of staff for Reagan Attorney General Edwin Meese III sounded off Monday on 'Hannity' as President Biden continues to willfully disregard federal immigration law.

Supreme Court accepts case that has potential to erode power of federal regulators

May 1, 2023

Supreme Court accepts case that has potential to erode power of federal regulators

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear arguments in a lawsuit from a group of New Jersey fishermen against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Federal judge declines to block Illinois gun law, calls 'assault' rifles 'particularly dangerous'

April 28, 2023

Federal judge declines to block Illinois gun law, calls 'assault' rifles 'particularly dangerous'

A federal judge in Illinois has declined to block the state's "assault weapons" ban, finding there is a compelling government interest in protecting the public.

94-year-old grandmother receives Supreme Court support over property forfeiture rights

April 26, 2023

94-year-old grandmother receives Supreme Court support over property forfeiture rights

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared to favor 94-year-old Geraldine Tyler who says Minnesota violated her rights in seizing her home for unpaid taxes.

Reagan-appointed judge, now 95, faces probe into whether she can still do the job

April 22, 2023

Reagan-appointed judge, now 95, faces probe into whether she can still do the job

Judge Pauline Newman, 95, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan, is fighting an investigation by colleagues who allege she can no longer carry out her duties.

Chief Justice Roberts asked to testify in Senate on Supreme Court ethics amid Thomas controversy

April 20, 2023

Chief Justice Roberts asked to testify in Senate on Supreme Court ethics amid Thomas controversy

Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin invited Chief Justice John Roberts to testify on Supreme Court ethics rules amid controversy surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas' vacations.