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February 1, 2024

Redistricting reports due in case poised to reshape Wisconsin Legislature

Redistricting reports, set to recommend new Wisconsin legislative maps less favorable to Republicans, are due to the state's majority-liberal Supreme Court on Thursday.

February 1, 2024

Pro-life activist facing up to 11 years in prison: Peaceful protest 'makes you a felon' in Biden's DOJ

A pro-life activist reacted to a jury finding him guilty of federal conspiracy and FACE Act violations for protesting at an abortion clinic entrance in 2021.

February 1, 2024

Disputed Trump-backed Michigan GOP chairman invested thousands in company disposing aborted fetal remains

Pete Hoekstra, the disputed new chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, invested thousands in a medical waste company criticized for its disposal of aborted fetal remains.

February 1, 2024

On this day in history, February 1, 1790, United States Supreme Court assembles for first time in NYC

The Supreme Court assembled for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 1, 1790, in New York City under Chief Justice John Jay. It handed down its first opinion in August 1791.

January 31, 2024

Pro-life protesters convicted of violating federal law for blocking abortion clinic door

A Tennessee jury on Tuesday convicted six pro-life protesters of violating federal law by blocking the entrance to a Mt. Juliet abortion clinic during a 2021 demonstration.

January 31, 2024

Minnesota Supreme Court reverses conviction in real estate agent's 2019 killing

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed murder and kidnapping convictions against Elsa Segura, who was charged in connection with the 2019 killing of Monique Baugh.

January 31, 2024

Federal judge rejects Virginia school system's request to dismiss sex assault suit

A federal judge has rejected a request by Virginia's Fairfax County School Board to dismiss a lawsuit accusing it of indifference to a middle schooler's sexual abuse claims.

January 31, 2024

GOP AGs ask Supreme Court to peel back content moderation from Big Tech in landmark First Amendment cases

A group of 20 Republican attorneys general is weighing in on a Supreme Court legal battle that could sharply alter the landscape of Big Tech’s content moderation.

January 31, 2024

Major pro-life group lays out aggressive plans for 2024 elections: 'Largest ground game yet'

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, a major pro-life advocacy group, is looking to raise and spend roughly $93 million during the 2024 election cycle.

January 31, 2024

Hunter Biden facing more legal action from conservative group over alleged 'professional misconduct'

America First Legal, a conservative group, has filed a complaint against Hunter Biden in a Washington, D.C., court, alleging "professional misconduct" by the president's son.