Bill Mears

Donald Trump 1 day ago

US appeals court halts Trump contempt probe ordered by Boasberg, for now

Judge Boasberg is presiding over a revived contempt inquiry, which brings to the fore long-simmering tensions between senior Trump officials and lawyers for hundreds of Venezuelan migrants.

Supreme Court 2 days ago

Clarence Thomas presses Dem operative Marc Elias in high-stakes Supreme Court clash

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas questioned lawyer Marc Elias about campaign finance law limits on coordinated political spending between parties and candidates.

Pentagon News & Events 4 days ago

Federal appeals court lets Pentagon reinstate transgender service ban, says judge overstepped military leaders

A federal appeals court will allow the Pentagon to enforce President Donald Trump's transgender military ban while a legal challenge continues in "a great win" for the administration.

Donald Trump 5 days ago

SCOTUS poised to side with Trump on FTC firing — a showdown that could topple 90-year precedent

The Supreme Court will weigh Trump's authority to fire a sitting FTC member in a major test of presidential powers — and a 1935 landmark court ruling.

Donald Trump December 5

SCOTUS to review Trump executive order on birthright citizenship

President Trump's order seeking to clarify the 14th Amendment and the legality of birthright citizenship faces a major Supreme Court test.

Jeffrey Epstein December 5

Federal judge orders unsealing of Epstein case grand jury records

A judge ordered the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records under a new transparency law, but the DOJ will ultimately decide if they're released.

Politics December 5

DC pipe bomb suspect admitted to planting the devices, expressed doubts about 2020 election outcome: source

The accused D.C. pipe bomber told investigators that he expressed doubt over the 2020 presidential election results, according to a Fox News source.

Donald Trump December 4

SCOTUS allows Texas to use Trump-pushed redrawn congressional redistricting map favoring Republicans

The Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling on Texas' request to reinstate the legislature's recently redrawn congressional map that gave the GOP a five-seat advantage in 2026.

Donald Trump November 26

Judge dismisses 2020 election interference case against Trump, granting Georgia's request

A judge approved Georgia's request to drop remaining charges in the 2020 election interference case against President Donald Trump and his co-defendants.

Texas November 21

Texas files emergency Supreme Court petition after Trump-backed congressional map blocked by federal judges

Texas' redistricting battle heads to the Supreme Court after the state challenged a ruling that blocked a congressional map designed to help Republicans gain five seats.

Supreme Court November 17

Supreme Court agrees to review Trump admin effort to limit immigrant asylum processing claims at border

Legal battle over when immigrants officially "arrive" in U.S. reaches Supreme Court, potentially reshaping asylum processing at southern border.

Immigration November 13

Judge who ordered release of 600 Chicago illegal immigrants slammed by DHS as activist putting lives at risk

A federal judge ordered the release of 600-plus detained immigrants after finding ICE violated a consent decree limiting detentions at a Chicago center.

Supreme Court November 11

SCOTUS extends stay on SNAP benefits for now, impacting millions

Supreme Court justices agreed to extend a stay on full SNAP payments through Thursday as states sue the Trump administration over reduced food benefits.

Donald Trump November 6

Supreme Court hands Trump victory on transgender passport policy change

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to temporarily allow the State Department to require people to state their biological sex on new or renewed passports in a victory for the Trump administration.

Supreme Court November 5

Supreme Court weighs Trump tariff powers in blockbuster case

Trump's tariff case is among the most highly anticipated cases to come before the Supreme Court this term — and experts say it could be the most consequential.

Supreme Court October 31

Supreme Court prepares to confront monumental case over Trump executive power and tariff authority

Trump tariff case before Supreme Court could reshape presidential power. Global trade uncertainty grows as justices weigh emergency authority limits this Wednesday.

Donald Trump October 18

Trump admin makes Supreme Court plea for National Guard in Chicago after judge denies 'rebellion' concern

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow the National Guard to protect federal immigration enforcement operations in Chicago.

Supreme Court Oral Arguments October 8

Supreme Court skeptical of 'conversion therapy' law banning treatment of minors with gender identity issues

As the Supreme Court reviews Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, justices grapple with the balance between free speech, faith and LGBTQ+ protections.

Supreme Court October 7

Supreme Court hears if faith-based counseling on gender identity is protected speech

The Supreme Court hears arguments in Chiles v. Salazar, where Christian therapist Kaley Chiles challenges Colorado's conversion therapy ban as a First Amendment violation.

Federal Courts October 5

Trump's presidency faces crucial tests as Supreme Court begins pivotal term

Supreme Court justices face major constitutional questions about presidential authority as Trump administration appeals reach the high court for final review this term.

Supreme Court October 3

Supreme Court takes Second Amendment case challenging Hawaii gun law

The Supreme Court said Friday that it will review a challenge to Hawaii's handgun restrictions, as the Trump administration defends the Second Amendment,

Supreme Court October 1

Supreme Court keeps Fed's Lisa Cook in role for now, agrees to review case

Oral arguments are expected to be closely watched, given the unprecedented nature of the case, and the seismic shift that any ruling could have on U.S. economic decisions.

Immigration September 26

Trump administration presses Supreme Court on executive order restricting birthright citizenship

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to review the president's executive order limiting birthright citizenship amid ACLU class action suit.

Supreme Court September 19

California mom appeals to Supreme Court in religious-based vaccine dispute after son is banned from school

A California mom asked the Supreme Court to block state vaccine mandates, saying they forced her to choose between her Christian faith and her son’s education.

Supreme Court September 10

Supreme Court rejects South Carolina's bid to enforce transgender bathroom ban

The Supreme Court declined to take up a request from South Carolina seeking to enforce its ban on students using public school bathrooms that match their gender identity.

Politics September 9

Chief Justice Roberts sides with Trump to temporarily freeze $5B in foreign aid spending

The Trump administration seeks to freeze $5 billion in foreign aid as part of its America First agenda, and the Supreme Court is weighing the dispute.

Immigration September 8

Supreme Court allows Trump ICE raids to resume in California

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court cleared the way for federal immigration enforcement raids in California after advocacy groups challenged them.

Supreme Court August 27

Trump asks SCOTUS to uphold freeze on billions in USAID payments

Trump lawyers are asking the Supreme Court to freeze nearly $12 billion in foreign spending previous allocated by Congress, which would be owed by September 30.

California August 20

Fed court of appeals grants Trump admin pause on protections for 60K immigrants

San Francisco appeals court pauses judge's decision blocking DHS termination of Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from three countries amid racial bias claims.

Political Corruption August 15

Controversial New Orleans mayor indicted for alleged illicit relationship with taxpayer-funded bodyguard

The federal indictment unsealed Friday against Mayor LaToya Cantrell marks the first time a sitting New Orleans mayor has faced criminal charges in the city's history.