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The European Union February 1, 2024

Thousands rally in Slovakia against government's plan to close the special prosecutor's office

Protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to amend the nation's penal code have now spread to 31 cities and towns, as public backlash grows.

Second Amendment February 1, 2024

California judge blocks gun control law requiring background checks for ammo purchases

U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez in San Diego said a California law requiring gun owners to undergo a background check to buy ammo is unconstitutional.

Climate Change February 1, 2024

Consumer group reveals left-wing groups increasingly using courts to push Green New Deal

EXCLUSIVE: Left-wing interest groups and Democrats have launched a concerted effort in recent years to push climate policies through so-called public nuisance lawsuits.

Wisconsin 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.

Media 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.

STATE AND LOCAL 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.

LIFESTYLE 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.

Tennessee 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.

Minnesota 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.

Virginia 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.