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A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) failed one of the most fundamental requirements of federal jurisdiction, concluding that the litigation “was never a real case or controversy” because the parties were not genuinely adverse. In a sweeping 56-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Kathleen…
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has joined a coalition of 12 state attorneys general in filing a federal antitrust lawsuit challenging the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation, arguing the transaction would substantially lessen competition in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act. The lawsuit, filed…
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As the United States heads toward the 2028 presidential election, a series of high-stakes legal battles are already reshaping the political landscape. From voting rights and campaign finance to disqualification fights and election integrity challenges, these cases could have profound implications for candidates, voters, and the democratic process itself. Legal experts say the outcomes may…
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President Donald Trump has removed the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leaving the bipartisan agency without a single commissioner and unable to perform official business just as the 2026 election cycle begins. The unprecedented move not only freezes the nation’s only federal agency devoted exclusively to election administration, but could also trigger…
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Throughout U.S. history, certain judges have left an indelible mark on the nation through landmark rulings that reshaped law, society, and rights. Here are five whose legacies continue to influence everyday American life: 1. John Marshall (Chief Justice, 1801–1835) — Marbury v. Madison (1803) Often called the “Great Chief Justice,” Marshall established the principle of…
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American courtrooms have produced some of the most dramatic, bizarre, and culturally defining moments in the nation’s history. Here are seven of the wildest, blending jaw-dropping historical spectacles with modern high-profile cases that left the world stunned. 1. The Salem Witch Trials (1692–1693)In one of colonial America’s darkest chapters, over 200 people were accused of…
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The 2025–2026 Supreme Court term delivered several landmark decisions with far-reaching effects on immigration, civil rights, executive power, and more. Here are the five most consequential rulings so far and their practical impact on ordinary Americans: 1. Birthright Citizenship Upheld (Trump v. United States, June 30)In a major blow to the Trump administration, the Court…
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A former Charleston judicial officer has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to the U.S. Department of Justice, after investigators uncovered thousands of files during a cyber exploitation investigation. James Benjamin Gosnell Jr., 69, of Charleston, admitted to the charges after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed…
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Few modern criminal justice stories have carried the tragic irony of Leonard Cure’s life. After losing clost to 20 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Cure finally walked free with the opportunity to rebuild his future. He was released from prison on April 14, 2020, and subsequently exonerated on December 14,…
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A dispute over Georgia’s election infrastructure is generating fresh legal and policy questions after attorney Danielle Bess argued that changes to state election law may create significant compliance challenges for election officials if lawmakers do not act before future elections. Bess, an Atlanta-based attorney, recently highlighted what she described as a conflict between a Georgia…
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