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Federal Courts of Appeal Address Postal Service Changes, Religious School Aid, and Due Process in Immigration Cases

Recent rulings from multiple federal appellate courts cover challenges to Postal Service changes, state aid restrictions on religious schools, affirmative action critiques, and immigration bond hearings.

Reason | Jul 18, 2026, 8:12 AM

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Paul Pelosi Charged with Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run in Napa County

Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, faces charges after allegedly leaving the scene of a collision with a parked car in Yountville, California.

The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 5:21 AM

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Appeals Court Upholds Pentagon's Escort Policy for Journalists

A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 to allow the Pentagon to continue requiring journalists to be escorted on its grounds, siding with the Trump administration in an ongoing legal dispute.

CBS Politics | Jul 18, 2026, 1:53 AM

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Trump Endorses Darline Graham for Full Senate Term Following Lindsey Graham’s Death

Donald Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina’s special Republican primary after being appointed to fill her late brother’s Senate seat.

Guardian US | Jul 17, 2026, 9:18 PM

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Supreme Court to Review Pipeline Company’s Land Seizure and $383,000 Legal Bill in North Dakota Case

Leonard Hoffmann and neighbors challenged WBI Energy Transmission over discounted land seizure, raising constitutional questions about fair market compensation under eminent domain.

Reason | Jul 17, 2026, 9:11 PM

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GOP Lawmakers Urge Supreme Court to Bolster First Amendment Rights for Street Preachers

House Republicans filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject qualified immunity for officers who stopped a Christian evangelist distributing literature in Louisiana.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 8:35 PM

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Florida Congressman Files Impeachment Article Against Judge Who Freed Convicted Cuban Hijacker

Republican Congressman Greg Steube has moved to impeach Judge John E. Steele after the judge ordered the release of a convicted Cuban plane hijacker from ICE custody.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 4:54 PM

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President Trump Fires Seattle U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff Shortly After Court Appointment

Roger Rogoff was appointed by federal judges as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington but was dismissed by President Trump amid disputes over the appointment process.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 2:41 PM

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Trump Fires Newly Appointed US Attorney in Seattle Less Than an Hour After Swearing-In

Roger Rogoff was appointed by federal judges as US attorney for Seattle but was removed by President Donald Trump shortly after taking office, underscoring tensions between the judiciary and the administration.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 2:02 PM

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Remembering Justice John Paul Stevens on July 16, 2019

On July 16, 2019, former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens passed away, marking a significant moment in U.S. Supreme Court history.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 11:56 AM

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Republican Bill Seeks to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship

Indiana Senator Jim Banks introduces legislation to codify Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court precedent deeming it unconstitutional.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 11:50 AM

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Woodside Seeks Identities of Activists Behind Perth Stink-Bomb Protest

Woodside Energy has initiated legal action to compel climate activists to reveal planners of a stink-bomb protest that evacuated its Perth headquarters in 2023.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 9:29 AM

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Fire at Algerian Orphanage in Mohammadia Kills 11, Injures 19 Amid Heatwave

A deadly fire at a foster care facility near Algiers has claimed 11 lives, including children, and injured 19 others as Algeria battles an intense heatwave and widespread fires.

Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 7:54 AM

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Trump Administration Replaces Philadelphia Slavery Memorial Panels

Panels at Philadelphia's President's House memorial, which highlighted enslaved people under George Washington, were replaced under a 2025 executive order, sparking criticism over a softened historical narrative.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 16, 2026, 1:30 AM

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Federal Judge Rules Biden-Era Internet Grant Program Unconstitutional for Racial Prioritization

U.S. District Judge John Bates finds that a high-speed internet grant program signed into law by President Biden violated constitutional principles by using race as a factor in fund allocation.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 11:24 PM

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MET Sues Under Armour Over Bioceramic Apparel Dispute Involving Tom Brady

Multiple Energy Tech alleges false marketing and misuse of confidential information by Under Armour in a lawsuit tied to bioceramic sleepwear endorsed by Tom Brady.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 4:48 PM

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Nearly Two Decades After Heller, Practical Gun Rights Remain Largely Unchanged

An analysis of the impact of the Supreme Court's Heller decision finds minimal changes to gun rights over 18 years, contrasting with other landmark rulings.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 3:42 PM

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Court Rules Ban on ‘Personal, Impertinent or Slanderous Remarks’ in City Council Comments Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court struck down a City of Bossier City policy restricting public comments at city council meetings, citing First Amendment protections.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:08 PM

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Federal Judge Criticizes Fifth Circuit’s Rigid Precedent in Tarrant County Meeting Case

A federal judge in Texas expressed frustration with the Fifth Circuit’s recent ruling that prioritizes strict procedural rules over practical considerations during a public meeting dispute involving applause restrictions.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:04 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Declares 'Weaponization Fund' Dead at Senate Hearing

During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 10:18 AM

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Two Prisoners Convicted for Assisting Correctional Officer in Brutal Attack on Inmate in Hong Kong

Bosco Lee and Brian Lam were found guilty of wounding with intent after a violent assault involving a former correctional officer at Pik Uk Prison in Sai Kung.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 9:31 AM

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Houston Prosecutor Prepared to Charge ICE Agents in Fatal Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is investigating the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent, while immigration lawyer Hugo Balderas-Ibarra, who represents some involved immigrants, faces separate felony charges.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:45 AM

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Court Vacates Conviction in 1981 Alice Sebold Rape Case, Highlighting Syracuse’s Hidden Rape Crisis

Forty years after the brutal assault of Alice Sebold, a court cleared Anthony Broadwater of the crime, exposing past institutional secrecy and ongoing challenges for survivors.

ProPublica | Jul 14, 2026, 5:07 PM

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