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Chief Justice Roger Taney

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Descendants of Dred Scott and Roger Taney Discuss Reconciliation Amid Supreme Court Debate

Heirs of a 167-year-old Supreme Court ruling reflect on its legacy as the high court examines race and American identity.

Jul 7, 2026, 11:11 AM NPR News

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The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a bill demanding that the Justice Department release all files related to its investigation into the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein . The finally tally was 427-1, with five members not voting.

investigations

Federal Judges Criticize Trump-Era DOJ for Unlawful and Unethical Conduct

Judges across the U.S. question the trustworthiness of Department of Justice lawyers, citing a breakdown in the presumption of regularity under Trump’s second term.

ProPublica | Jul 29, 2026, 10:05 PM

Sidon's Sea Castle (1228). Kalaat Saida al-Bahriya. Sidon, Saida, Lebanon.

global-institutions

UN Rights Chief Warns Israeli Strikes in Lebanon May Constitute International Crimes

Volker Türk highlights ongoing displacement and destruction amid continued conflict despite ceasefire, urging stronger protections for marginalized groups.

UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 3:29 PM

politics

Department of Justice Seeks First Use of Alien Terrorist Removal Court in Decades

The Alien Terrorist Removal Court, established in 1996 but never used until now, faces scrutiny as the Department of Justice files a case against an unnamed suspected terrorist.

The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 3:08 PM

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CNN Staffers View Paramount Merger as Inevitable Despite Legal Delays

Morale at CNN remains low amid ongoing leadership changes and a temporary restraining order delaying the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger that would place the network under David Ellison's control.

Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 11:18 AM

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world

Canberra Woman Avoids Jail After Fatal Crash That Killed Motorcyclist

Julie Elizabeth Fallon was sentenced to a community-based Intensive Corrections Order after being found guilty of culpable driving causing death.

ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 10:03 AM

Title: Frank Baldwin. Been spinning and doffing in Merrimack Mills for a year and a half, so he went to work at least at eleven years old, if we can believe the Family Record which says he is thirteen this month, but indications are that the record had been changed. See Hine report. Abstract: Photographs from the records of the National Child Labor Committee (U.S.) Physical description: 1 photographic print. Notes: Boys.; Textile mill workers.; Cotton industry.

politics

Trump Denies Clemency to Thousands Despite Advocating Second Chances

President Donald Trump rejected approximately 6,000 clemency applications this month, contrasting with his stated belief in giving people a second chance.

Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 7:34 AM

world

Election in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Focuses on 12 Contested Refugee Seats Amid Unrest

The upcoming election in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is centered on 12 disputed refugee constituencies, highlighting deep-rooted issues of representation, autonomy, and political power amid a summer marked by deadly protests.

Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 6:12 AM

Todd Blanche Exiting a press conference outside Manhattan Criminal Courthouse where his client Former President Donald Trump was charged with 34 felony counts

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Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Blocks Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Confirmation

Key Republicans demand full eradication of the $1.776 billion fund before approving Todd Blanche as attorney general nominee.

Washington Times News | Jul 26, 2026, 10:27 PM

politics

Supreme Court's Analysis in Loper Bright Challenged Over APA Interpretation

A recent analysis argues the Supreme Court erred in its Loper Bright decision by misapplying the Administrative Procedure Act to Chevron deference.

Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 10:34 AM

politics

Supreme Court's Analysis in Loper Bright Criticized for Misapplying Administrative Procedure Act

A legal analysis highlights errors in the Supreme Court's interpretation of Chevron deference in the Loper Bright case, emphasizing distinctions in the applicability of the Administrative Procedure Act.

Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 9:54 AM

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Justice Elena Kagan: Supreme Court Not a Rubber Stamp for Trump

Liberal Justice Elena Kagan emphasized that despite the Supreme Court's conservative leanings, it has acted independently of President Donald Trump on key issues.

Washington Times News | Jul 24, 2026, 5:46 AM

politics

Trump Administration Announces New Section 301 Tariffs on Major Trading Partners

The tariffs, ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent, target dozens of countries amid controversy over their legal basis and economic impact.

Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 5:14 AM

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Trump DOJ Updates Religious Liberty Guidance Following Supreme Court Rulings

The Department of Justice directs federal agencies to prioritize religious liberty in regulations, employment, and grants, reflecting nearly a decade of Supreme Court decisions.

Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 11:24 PM

politics

Legal Challenges Mount Against EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding

Environmental groups and blue states have filed lawsuits challenging the EPA's recent rollback of a key climate regulation, raising questions about the agency's legal authority and the future of climate policy enforcement.

Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 8:46 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating A man in his 30s was shot and killed by police in a popular Madison neighborhood, leading to local demonstrations and an ongoing investigation.

Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man in Madison, Wisconsin, Prompting Protests

A man in his 30s was shot and killed by police in a popular Madison neighborhood, leading to local demonstrations and an ongoing investigation.

Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 7:19 AM

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world

Modi Vows Stringent Punishment for Exam Fraud Amid Youth-Led Protests in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises fast-track courts to address exam paper leaks that have sparked widespread student demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party.

France 24 English | Jul 23, 2026, 6:33 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Several executions have been carried out in Iran this week as part of a campaign targeting those accused of fomenting unrest and espionage during the ongoing conflict with the United States.

world

Iran’s Judiciary Announces Executions Amid Security Crackdown Following 2025 War

Several executions have been carried out in Iran this week as part of a campaign targeting those accused of fomenting unrest and espionage during the ongoing conflict with the United States.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 5:16 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Executions linked to recent protests are part of Iran’s campaign against alleged infiltrators amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.

world

Iran’s Judiciary Announces Executions Amid Unrest and Security Crackdown

Executions linked to recent protests are part of Iran’s campaign against alleged infiltrators amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 4:52 PM

world

India’s Cockroach Janta Party Protests Escalate Amid Exam Scandal

The Cockroach Janta Party’s activism intensifies as demonstrators demand resignations over university exam leaks, highlighting deep frustrations in Indian society.

Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 12:44 PM

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Trump Administration Pursues Policy to Debank Illegal Immigrants, Stephen Miller Says

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller outlines efforts to restrict banking access for illegal immigrants as a means to encourage self-deportation.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 7:04 PM

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Far-Left Activist Conference at Chicago Teachers Union HQ Sparks Classroom Concerns

A two-day gathering of socialist, anti-war, and pro-Palestinian groups at the Chicago Teachers Union headquarters has drawn criticism from education advocates over its focus away from classroom empowerment.

Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 2:13 PM

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Indian Police Hospitalize Cockroach Party Activist Sonam Wangchuk Amid Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk, a key figure in the Cockroach Janata Party's education reform movement, was forcibly moved to a hospital in New Delhi after 20 days of hunger strike, sparking protests and calls for nationwide demonstrations.

France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 1:35 PM

world

EU Calls on Israel to Halt West Bank Settlement Expansion Amid Settler Violence

The European Union renews demands for Israel to stop settlement growth in the occupied West Bank, highlighting recent attacks on Palestinian children and warning of threats to the two-state solution.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 12:15 AM