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POLITICS October 21, 2024

Convicted child-porn peddler asks court for non-prison punishment so he can advocate for trans daughter

The father of trans athlete Maëlle Jacques is seeking a non-prison sentence for child pornography charges, citing his advocacy for his trans daughter to play on girls sports teams.

Donald Trump October 21, 2024

Supreme Court rejects lawyer Michael Cohen lawsuit against Trump over alleged retaliation

The Supreme Court rejected without comment an appeal from Michael Cohen to revive a lawsuit against former President Trump on Monday.

Ilhan Omar October 21, 2024

Squad member calls for 'radically' changing the Supreme Court: 'SCOTUS reform is on the ballot in November'

Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for "radically" changing the Supreme Court. She advocates policies such as increasing the number of justices on the bench.

VIDEO October 20, 2024

Donald Trump says the ‘failing New York Times’ is ‘totally corrupt’ in scathing interview

‘MediaBuzz’ host Howard Kurtz sits down with former President Donald Trump to discuss ‘fake news,’ fact-checking and its potential impact.

LIFESTYLE October 19, 2024

On this day in history, October 19, 1789, John Jay sworn in as first Supreme Court chief justice

Founding Father John Jay took his oaths as first chief justice of the Supreme Court on this day in history, Oct. 19, 1789. He served less than six years before resigning at age 49.

Florida October 18, 2024

DeSantis admin blocked from threatening TV stations over pro-abortion ads

A Florida judge temporarily halted the Florida state government from threatening to take legal measures against television stations over pro-abortion ads the government calls "false."

POLITICS October 18, 2024

Judge orders more Jack Smith Trump investigation docs to be made public ahead of election

The judge in former President Donald Trump's election interference case ordered additional documents about his claim of immunity to be made public before the November elections.

Supreme Court October 18, 2024

'Rot and decay': Rep Hank Johnson argues SCOTUS term limits are path forward for removing 'corrupt' justices

Georgia Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson wants term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices, saying such reforms are necessary to eliminate the possibility of "long-term rot and decay."

Texas October 17, 2024

Texas judge grants injunction ahead of man's execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case

A Texas judge has granted a temporary injunction, delaying 57-year-old Robert Roberson's execution in a shocking move hours before he was to be put to death Thursday.

Climate October 17, 2024

Supreme Court to allow Biden admin power plant climate standards to remain in place – for now

The Supreme Court declined an emergency request to block Biden administration climate standards on power plant emissions.