Chief Justice William Howard Taft Takes Oath on July 11, 1921
On this day in Supreme Court history, William Howard Taft was sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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On this day in Supreme Court history, William Howard Taft was sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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Former US President Donald Trump announced plans to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent ruling rejecting his executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's criticism of Israel's treatment of religious minorities, defending Israel as the Middle East's only democracy.
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Lyndsey Fifield, who previously accused Platner of physical abuse, claims he repeatedly removed condoms during sex without her consent, while Platner denies all allegations.
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The pro-Second Amendment group challenges New York City's continued stun gun ban, citing a decade-old Supreme Court ruling that declared such bans unconstitutional.
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The Supreme Court’s recent term displayed strong partisan splits, with most rulings favoring Republican appointees and former President Trump, though some decisions went against him temporarily.
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A notable date in Supreme Court history marks the death of Justice Samuel Blatchford.
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Despite aggressive efforts, President Donald Trump failed to sway the Supreme Court in major cases central to his agenda, highlighting a divide between the Roberts Court and the so-called Trump Court.
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The Supreme Court affirms the importance of biological sex in sports under Title IX but signals further legal debates ahead regarding transgender athlete protections.
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Recent Supreme Court decisions reflect adherence to constitutional originalism rather than partisan influence, countering Democratic calls for court expansion.
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Heirs of a 167-year-old Supreme Court ruling reflect on its legacy as the high court examines race and American identity.
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For the first time, the Supreme Court decided more cases through secretive, expedited votes with minimal explanation than through traditional open court hearings, raising concerns about transparency and judicial accountability.
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The Justice Department contends that recent firearm laws in Virginia and California violate the Second Amendment by banning commonly used arms for lawful purposes.
Reason | Jul 7, 2026, 8:22 AM
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Following a Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act, the NAACP launches its largest midterm effort to boost Black voter turnout across key states and districts.
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