Senator Eric Schmitt Introduces BOASBERG Act to Enforce Random Assignment of Federal Cases
The legislation aims to prevent judges from handpicking cases, increase transparency, and restore public confidence in the judiciary.
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The legislation aims to prevent judges from handpicking cases, increase transparency, and restore public confidence in the judiciary.
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Liberal Justice Elena Kagan emphasized that despite the Supreme Court's conservative leanings, it has acted independently of President Donald Trump on key issues.
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politics
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A federal court rules that former President Trump's defamation case against major publishers and authors can be heard in Florida, where he alleges reputational and economic harm.
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investigations
A new ACLU investigation finds ongoing police misconduct in cities where the Trump Justice Department ended reform oversight, contradicting the DOJ’s previous stance.
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politics
The Supreme Court examines the independence of federal agencies like the FTC and highlights judicial tools to enforce separation of powers under President Trump’s administration.
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politics
Former FBI Director James Comey argues that criminal charges related to an Instagram image are protected political speech under the First Amendment.
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Former FBI Director James Comey argues that criminal charges related to an Instagram post are protected political speech under the First Amendment.
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us
US immigration courts have rapidly increased case closures and deportation orders, with many immigrants facing hearings en masse and removal orders issued in absentia.
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politics
Economist David Hebert highlights the long-term damage to US trustworthiness from Trump’s tariff actions, urging congressional reforms to limit discretionary tariff authority.
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politics
Scott Gottlieb highlights ongoing challenges in managing the cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:07 AM
us
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York despite the mayor’s call for his arrest over war crime charges related to the Gaza conflict.
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politics
The Circuit Court of Appeals rejected President Trump’s executive order to create a federal voter list and restrict mail ballot delivery ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Experts criticize the federal response to a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from Mexico, highlighting a lack of clear leadership and confusing messaging.
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global-institutions
Karim Khan was removed from his position following disciplinary proceedings over sexual misconduct allegations during an emergency session at UN Headquarters.
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politics
The 1st U.S. Circuit of Appeals rejected the Trump administration’s appeal to enforce stricter mail-in voting rules ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 9:18 AM
general
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announces a shift in DOJ enforcement strategy to prosecute all credible cases of illegal voting, citing a 'broken windows' approach after noncitizen registrations were found in New Jersey.
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Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announces a shift in DOJ enforcement strategy to prosecute all credible voting violations, citing a 'broken windows' approach.
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politics
A recent analysis argues the Supreme Court erred in its Loper Bright decision by misapplying the Administrative Procedure Act to Chevron deference.
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world
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politics
Ohio brewery owner John Ream challenges the constitutionality of the federal prohibition on home distilling, invoking a potential shift in Commerce Clause jurisprudence.
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politics
A federal magistrate judge ruled against an immigration detainee’s request to proceed anonymously despite his claims of potential harm if identified upon removal to Syria.
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