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Supreme Court Petitioned Over Texas Classroom Ten Commandments Mandate as Border Construction Pauses

Justice

US Aug 17, 2026

Supreme Court Petitioned Over Texas Classroom Ten Commandments Mandate as Border Construction Pauses

Civil liberties organizations file an emergency petition with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging Texas's public school Ten Commandments mandate, as federal officials pause Big Bend border wall construction for an environmental review.

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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Donald Trump Appeal in $5.6 Million E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict

Policy

US Aug 17, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Donald Trump Appeal in $5.6 Million E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict

The Supreme Court turns away a rehearing request from Donald Trump, cementing the $5 million jury judgment plus interest in the landmark civil defamation and sexual abuse lawsuit.

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Pledges 'Dramatic Reform' of the U.S. Supreme Court

Policy

US Aug 17, 2026

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Pledges 'Dramatic Reform' of the U.S. Supreme Court

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlines a legislative priority to enact structural Supreme Court reforms, including enforceable ethics codes and term limits, if Democrats regain the House majority.

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