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April 24, 2026

Neo-Nazi, Klan 'Cyclops' and ‘Sadistic’ biker: Here's who SPLC allegedly paid in its informant network

A sprawling federal indictment accuses the Southern Poverty Law Center of using millions in donor funds to covertly pay informants linked to White supremacist groups and neo-Nazis.

April 22, 2026

Supreme Court liberals side with Clarence Thomas on Taliban suicide bomber lawsuit, 3 others dissent

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court is allowing a lawsuit pertaining to veteran injured in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan to proceed.

April 21, 2026

Federal court upholds Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in public classrooms

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled in favor of a Texas law mandating Ten Commandments be displayed in all public schools.

April 17, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Chevron, oil companies in Louisiana environmental lawsuits

The Supreme Court ruling is a victory for Chevron and other oil majors in Louisiana, as they stare down dozens of lawsuits over their drilling activity and allegations of rapid coastal erosion.

April 17, 2026

Justice Thomas warns progressivism is a threat to America in rare public remarks

Thomas said Wednesday that values embraced by founders in the Declaration of Independence have "fallen out of favor" and urged Americans to stand up for their ideals and have courage.

April 16, 2026

Judge orders Trump to halt White House ballroom construction, escalating legal feud

A U.S. judge blocked Trump from proceeding with above-ground construction of his 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, in a near-term blow to the administration's plans.

April 16, 2026

Jackson publicly airs grievances with conservative colleagues over Trump-era rulings

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes the Supreme Court's shadow docket, saying emergency orders often benefiting Trump erode public trust.

April 15, 2026

Sotomayor walks back remarks criticizing Kavanaugh, says comments were 'inappropriate'

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor apologized for "hurtful" remarks seemingly aimed at Justice Brett Kavanaugh over immigration enforcement perspectives.

April 15, 2026

Bessent says Trump tariffs could return by July after Supreme Court setback

The Trump administration has invoked new trade act provisions to enact the president's broad tariffs in wake of the the Supreme Court's ruling.

April 14, 2026

DC appeals court orders Judge Boasberg to halt Trump contempt probe over deportation flights

The appeals court ruled that a criminal contempt inquiry into actions of Trump officials amounted to a 'clear abuse' of discretion by a federal judge.