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Alaska, Oil Companies Sue Department of Interior Over Petroleum Reserve Rule
The rule closes around 11 million acres of the 23.5 million-acre reserve to all oil and gas extraction.
Mexico Asks US Supreme Court to Allow Its $10 Billion Lawsuit Against US Gun Makers
A federal judge dismissed the Mexican suit in 2022 for violating federal law but six months ago an appeals court reinstated it.
Three Pro-Life Activists Sentenced in Nashville for FACE Act Violations
The sentences ranged from six months prison, to home detention, probation, and a fine.
FBI Warns of Rising Cyber Threat in Renewable Energy Sector
The warning comes as federal and local governments increasingly advocate for renewable energies, creating more opportunities and targets for hackers.
Supreme Court to Weigh the Importance of Filing Deadlines in Self-Deportation Cases
An illegal immigrant says he should be able to file an application late because immigration courts were closed the day the filing was due.
US Army’s New Missile Poised to be a Game-Changer in the Pacific
A Precision Strike Missile successfully targeted a moving vessel in the Pacific for the first time.
Federal Agency Tells Doctors to Provide Emergency Abortions After Supreme Court Decision
Two top federal officials sent letters to hospitals saying that they have a legal requirement to perform emergency abortions.
Pro-Life Activist Avoids Prison After FACE Act Conviction
Four pro-life activists are in federal court in Nashville this week for sentencing after being convicted for violations of the FACE Act.
Crime Trends Have Been Tough to Track. We Broke Down the 10 Biggest Cities
A look at the rates of murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and car theft—the crimes most reliably reported to police.
US Deports Chinese Nationals in First Removal Flight to China Since 2018
Homeland Security says latest flight is one of more than 120 it has chartered to more than 20 countries since June 4.
GOP Files Emergency Motion to Block Voting Without Proof of Citizenship for 2024 Race
The Republican National Committee on July 1 filed an emergency motion to stay a lower court decision.
Supreme Court Declines Snapchat Case About Alleged Teen Sex Abuse
Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented, saying current federal law gives social media platforms ‘a get-out-of-jail free card.’
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Illinois Ban on ‘Assault Weapons,’ Other Gun Appeals
Justice Clarence Thomas said he hoped the court would consider what kinds of weapons are constitutional.
ACLU Files Election Integrity Complaint Over Pennsylvania County’s Mail-in Voting Policy
A Washington County election policy change caused 259 voters to be disenfranchised in the 2024 primary election, the complaint alleges.
Federal Judge Blocks Oklahoma Law That Bars Illegal Immigrants
The law, which was set to take effect on July 1, creates a state-based system that conflicts with the federal system, the ruling said.
Supreme Court Punts on Florida and Texas Social Media Laws, Sends Cases Back to Lower Courts
Both state laws required platforms to explain their content moderation decisions.
North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles, in Violation of UN Sanctions
The U.S. military denounced the launches, urged North Korea to stop its ‘unlawful and destabilizing acts.’
Iowa Utility Board Approves Eminent Domain for Controversial CO2 Pipeline
The total project spans five states: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. It will slice through 2,500 miles of land.
Texas Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration
‘The certified conditions continue to exist and pose an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster,’ reads the proclamation extending the disaster declaration.
