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Tennessee federal courthouse security guard killed armed man, police say

October 8, 2026

Tennessee federal courthouse security guard killed armed man, police say

A man in his 40s armed with a pistol and knife was shot and killed Thursday at the federal courthouse in Nashville, Tennessee, police said. (WVTV)

DNC lawsuit accuses Trump administration of diverting $20M in federal funds for 'propaganda' ads

October 7, 2026

DNC lawsuit accuses Trump administration of diverting $20M in federal funds for 'propaganda' ads

The Democratic National Committee alleges the Trump administration directed $20 million in taxpayer funds toward ads designed to boost Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms.

Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans

October 7, 2026

Nicolás Maduro and his wife expected to face new charges related to alleged torture of Americans

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores face new charges tied to alleged torture of Americans in Manhattan court Thursday.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration fines of up to $1.8M for migrants

October 7, 2026

Federal judge blocks Trump administration fines of up to $1.8M for migrants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's migrant fines of up to $1.8 million, ruling DHS unlawfully imposed civil penalties for ignoring final deportation orders.

Liberal justices look for 'escape hatch' as high-stakes climate case lands at Supreme Court, experts say

October 6, 2026

Liberal justices look for 'escape hatch' as high-stakes climate case lands at Supreme Court, experts say

Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sonia Sotomayor repeatedly questioned Supreme Court jurisdiction in Suncor v. Boulder, signaling a possible off-ramp.

Catholic schools, banned rifles and ‘climate lawfare’: Blockbuster fights await Supreme Court

October 5, 2026

Catholic schools, banned rifles and ‘climate lawfare’: Blockbuster fights await Supreme Court

From AR-15 restrictions to Catholic preschool funding, the Supreme Court faces blockbuster cases testing Second Amendment and religious freedom limits.

DOJ files misconduct complaint against Minnesota judges over New York Times interview

October 4, 2026

DOJ files misconduct complaint against Minnesota judges over New York Times interview

Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter discusses the DOJ’s misconduct complaint against Minnesota federal judges over a New York Times interview on ‘Sunday Night in America.’

Justice Samuel Alito: Lincoln was a great reformer, and at the same time respected our founding principles

October 4, 2026

Justice Samuel Alito: Lincoln was a great reformer, and at the same time respected our founding principles

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito discusses the origins of originalism, his upbringing and the court’s unique position among other branches of government on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’

Supreme Court kicks off new term with fresh questions over its legitimacy and its future

October 4, 2026

Supreme Court kicks off new term with fresh questions over its legitimacy and its future

The Supreme Court opens its new term with major cases on gun rights, voter citizenship and religious liberty amid record-low public approval ratings.

Justice Alito warns originalism could be in danger if wrong steps are taken

October 3, 2026

Justice Alito warns originalism could be in danger if wrong steps are taken

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito expands on the importance of originalism in Constitutional Law on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’