Nebraska Republican blocks Democrats’ attempt to fast-track bump stocks ban
1 of 6 | Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., had planned to pass a bill banning bump stocks by unanimous consent after the Supreme…
The Trump-Biden debate rematch no one really wants is almost here
There are probably few things anyone wants to do less right now than think back to 2020. The year of the COVID-19 lockdowns, mass death,…
The Supreme Court isn’t as partisan or polarized as it seems
Conventional wisdom suggests that the Supreme Court, like the country, is deeply divided along partisan and ideological lines. But this overlooks the court’s historic recent…
Thai Senate passes bill legalizing same-sex marriage
LGBTQ activist Ann Chumaporn (on large screen) addresses the floor of the Thai Senate on Tuesday ahead of a historic vote approving same-sex marriage legislation.…
During Watergate, Supreme Court spoke as one. Can it do so on Trump?
WASHINGTON — Fifty years ago this month, the U.S. Supreme Court was mulling a landmark case with profound implications for America’s democracy. The question before justices…
Las Vegas shooting survivors alarmed at Supreme Court bump stock ruling
Survivors of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas and families who received somber calls hours later said they were alarmed when the U.S. Supreme…
Biden vs. Trump: Black and Latino voters could make the difference
WASHINGTON — Two weeks after Donald Trump’s conviction on multiple felonies related to the payment of hush money to a porn actress, we have a pretty…
Supreme Court strikes down ban on rapid-fire ‘bump stocks’
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a federal ban on “bump stocks” like those used in the nation’s deadliest mass shooting, when 60…
California’s knock-down, drag-out fight over addiction and theft
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 145 days until the election, and today we’re talking guns and drugs. And no, it’s not (entirely) Hunter Biden.…
Supreme Court upholds FDA’s approval of abortion pills
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a conservative Christian group’s claim that the abortion medication used by more than 5 million American women…
Supreme Court rejects California man’s Trump T-shirt trademark
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday turned down a California attorney’s bid to trademark the phrase “Trump Too Small” for his exclusive use on T-shirts.…
Opinion: The Supreme Court did the right thing on mifepristone
The same Supreme Court that overruled Roe vs. Wade two years ago on Thursday followed well-established constitutional principles to dismiss a lawsuit that sought to…
Senate to vote on Democratic package to protect rights to IVF
1 of 2 | The Senate will vote Thursday on a package of bills aiming to protect access to in vitro fertilization. File Photo by…
Former manager of bottle shop worker Declan Laverty gives evidence at Keith Kerinauia murder trial
In short: Keith Kerinauia is on trial for the alleged murder of Darwin bottle shop worker Declan Laverty, who was fatally stabbed at work in…
Jurors in Victorian campers murder trial told they cannot find Greg Lynn guilty of manslaughter
In short: The jury in Greg Lynn's murder trial has been told the former Jetstar pilot cannot be found guilty of manslaughter.Mr Lynn has been…
Former federal prisoner indicted for selling firearms, components from prison
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. on Tuesday announced the indictment and arrest of Hayden Espinosa for allegedly using contraband cell phones and a Telegram…
Biden goes on offense on immigration. Is it ‘too little too late’?
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 146 days until the election and today we’re talking neighbors — good, bad and weirdly obsessed with flags. Yeah,…
Supreme Court asks Justice Department to weigh in on climate change suits
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Justice Department to weigh in on whether the climate change lawsuits filed by California and two dozen…
Donald Trump to virtually attend pre-sentencing interview for hush-money conviction
Former President Donald Trump is expected to virtually attend a pre-sentencing interview following his conviction for falsifying business records. Pool Photo by Steven Hirsch/UPI |…
Opinion: The Supreme Court’s lack of accountability is worse than you think
The well-documented ethical failings of Justices Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Clarence Thomas are all the more troubling because the Supreme Court has become seriously…