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The Latest: Supreme Court to consider Trump’s order suspending asylum access at southern border

The Latest: Supreme Court to consider Trump’s order suspending asylum access at southern border

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider President Donald Trump’s ban on asylum at the southern border, a pillar of the Republican president’s far-reaching crackdown on immigration

Pew Research Center Study Links News Consumption Habits to Civic Engagement Levels in U.S. Adults

Pew Research Center Study Links News Consumption Habits to Civic Engagement Levels in U.S. Adults

A recent analysis by the Pew Research Center, conducted under the Pew-Knight Initiative, reveals a correlation between where U.S. adults get their news and their levels of engagement in public life. The study categorized Americans into four engagement groups: Mobilizers (most active across politics, civics, news, and religion), Connectors (involved but less political), Spectators (follow news but less direct participation), and Outsiders (least involved). The findings indicate that audiences of certain online and print news sources, particularly those focused on politics, tend to have a higher representation of Mobilizers. For instance, audiences of Axios, The Atlantic, The Hill, and Politico show a disproportionately high share of Mobilizers compared to the general U.S. adult population. Conversely, TV news audiences generally reflect a demographic more similar to the overall American population in terms of civic engagement, with some TV outlets attracting a higher share of 'Outsiders,' the least engaged ...

Rubio assails international court in speech to conservative legal group

Rubio assails international court in speech to conservative legal group

By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio attacked the International Criminal Court in a speech to a conservative legal group on Friday, arguing for a muscular foreign policy and against international law restraining US actions.

Rubio acknowledges 'people are struggling' economically in speech after GOP midterm wipeout

Rubio acknowledges 'people are struggling' economically in speech after GOP midterm wipeout

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that Americans are struggling in the current economy

U.S. Senator Gary Peters Honors Veterans in Video Message

U.S. Senator Gary Peters Honors Veterans in Video Message

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) has released a video message honoring American veterans. In his statement, Senator Peters acknowledged the more than 250 years of service by Americans who have answered the call to defend the nation, preserve democracy, and protect freedoms. He expressed gratitude to all veterans for their service and sacrifice for the country. The message was posted on November 11, 2026, indicating it was likely released in observance of Veterans Day. This communication from Senator Peters underscores the ongoing recognition and appreciation for military service members and their contributions to the United States.

Supreme Court Considers Indigenous Property Rights in Pipeline Trespass Case

Supreme Court Considers Indigenous Property Rights in Pipeline Trespass Case

The Supreme Court is considering a petition to review the 8th Circuit’s decision in Chase v. Andeavor Logistics LP (now Aubol v. Andeavor Logistics LP), a case concerning a pipeline trespassing on Indigenous allotment lands. These allotments are parcels carved out of Indian reservations. The federal right-of-way for the pipeline expired in 2013, and while the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation agreed to extend it for tribal lands, individual tribal citizens have not consented for their allotments. The 8th Circuit remanded the issue to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, citing federal regulations for Indian country rights-of-way. The cert petition argues this conflicts with the Supreme Court’s Oneida County v. Oneida Indian Nation decision, which established a federal common law cause of action for Indigenous property owners to bring trespass actions in federal court. This case is part of a trend of lower court decisions diminishing Indigenous property rights, often by imposing a "public interest" standard on I...

Rubio acknowledges in wake of GOP midterm losses that ‘people are struggling’ economically

Rubio acknowledges in wake of GOP midterm losses that ‘people are struggling’ economically

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that Americans are struggling in the current economy

Supreme Court to weigh in on Trump's asylum ban, one of his top initiatives

Supreme Court to weigh in on Trump's asylum ban, one of his top initiatives

Lower courts said President Donald Trump's asylum ban at the southern border is unlawful. Trump asked the Supreme Court to intervene.

Representative Kelly Morrison Introduces Small Business Tariff Relief Hotline Act to Aid Businesses with Illegal Tariff Refunds

Representative Kelly Morrison Introduces Small Business Tariff Relief Hotline Act to Aid Businesses with Illegal Tariff Refunds

Representative Kelly Morrison Introduces Small Business Tariff Relief Hotline Act to Aid Businesses with Illegal Tariff Refunds

On This Day in 1968, the Supreme Court Struck Down an Evolution Ban

On This Day in 1968, the Supreme Court Struck Down an Evolution Ban

The legal battle over teaching evolution in American public schools has a long and contentious history, deeply intertwined with religious and cultu...

University of Chicago Law Professor Explores Evolving Interpretations of Second Amendment

University of Chicago Law Professor Explores Evolving Interpretations of Second Amendment

Professor Darrell A.H. Miller of the University of Chicago Law School recently delivered a lecture titled “The Aim of the Second Amendment,” tracing the evolution of Second Amendment jurisprudence. Miller discussed how the prevailing judicial understanding has shifted from a militia-centered view to one recognizing an individual's right to gun ownership. He highlighted that for much of U.S. history, courts primarily linked the Second Amendment to militia service, citing cases like *Presser v. Illinois* (1886) and *United States v. Miller* (1939). The turning point came with *District of Columbia v. Heller* (2008) and *McDonald v. City of Chicago* (2010), which established and extended the individual right to bear arms for self-defense. Miller also critiqued the Supreme Court's emphasis on self-defense as the sole central purpose, suggesting other aims like autonomy and anti-tyranny.

Justice Alito's New Book Explores Originalism and Judicial Philosophy

Justice Alito's New Book Explores Originalism and Judicial Philosophy

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has released a new book, 'So Ordered: An Originalist’s View of the Constitution, the Court, and Our Country (2026),' positioning him as a leading public intellectual on the Supreme Court, similar to the late Justice Antonin Scalia. In his book, Justice Alito discusses various topics including originalism, textualism in statutory interpretation, the Catholic intellectual tradition, the role of judges, religious liberty, and threats to the Constitution. A key theme is his commitment to originalism, even if it means overturning long-standing precedents he views as 'bad law,' such as Roe v. Wade or United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which dealt with birthright citizenship. He also rejects the idea of judicial restraint when the Supreme Court has wrongly deferred to the political process, citing cases like Plessy v. Ferguson and Korematsu v. United States as examples of tragic results. Conversely, he criticizes judicial activism seen in cases like Dred Scott v. Sanford or Lochner v. New ...