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Friday, September 4, 2026Truth in Journalism · Independent, Daily
Courts & Law

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s New Birthplace Citizenship Order

Education

IRS Proposes Revoking Tax-Exempt Status for Private Schools Using DEI Policies

Elections

Virginia Voters to Decide on Local 1% Sales Tax Hike for School Projects

Immigration

House Democrats Condemn GOP Birthright Citizenship Hearing as 'Bigoted'

Elections

DOJ to Deploy 1,000 Election Monitors Nationwide Amid Scrutiny of Local Practices
Courts & Law · Story of the Day

9th Circuit Temporarily Blocks Idaho Abortion Ruling, Restoring State Law

The 9th Circuit paused a federal judge's order expanding abortion exceptions in Idaho, restoring enforcement of the state's pro-life law ahead of a key ballot.

Liam Walker · Sep 4

9th Circuit Temporarily Blocks Idaho Abortion Ruling, Restoring State Law

Courts & Law

Supreme Court Lifts Limits on GOP Access to Discounted Political Ad Rates

Supreme Court Lifts Limits on GOP Access to Discounted Political Ad Rates

Liam Walker · Sep 4

DOJ Revives Maritime Prize Courts to Target Iranian Oil Tankers

Liam Walker · Sep 4

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s New Birthplace Citizenship Order

Liam Walker · Sep 3

Watchdog Appeals Dismissal of Complaint Over Reid Hoffman's Funding in E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit

Liam Walker · Sep 2

Judge Delays SPLC Fraud Trial, Denies Request to Split Case From Ex-CFO Heidi Beirich

Liam Walker · Sep 1

Justice Department Report Reveals FBI Cited SPLC Over 22,000 Times Without Required Caveats

Liam Walker · Sep 1

Parental Rights Toolkit Cites Disability Law in Transgender Policy Disputes

Liam Walker · Sep 1

Massachusetts High Court Bars Christian Statues at Quincy Public Safety Building

Liam Walker · Sep 1

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Immigration

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Courts

The Legal Landscape of Abortion

Where the law stands, state by state, after Dobbs.

Culture

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Elections

Redistricting, Unveiled

Maps, gerrymanders, and the fight for the House.

Politics

Fairfax County Ends Noncitizen Voter Referral Policy Amid Zero Prosecutions

Fairfax County Ends Noncitizen Voter Referral Policy Amid Zero Prosecutions

April Clark · Sep 4

House Republicans Introduce Bill to Require All Federal Ballots Be Received by Election Day

April Clark · Sep 4

Trump Commits $400 Million to Boost Republicans in Battleground Races

April Clark · Sep 3

Virginia Voters to Decide on Local 1% Sales Tax Hike for School Projects

April Clark · Sep 3

DOJ to Deploy 1,000 Election Monitors Nationwide Amid Scrutiny of Local Practices

April Clark · Sep 3

House Narrowly Rejects Amendment to Cap Supreme Court at Nine Justices

April Clark · Sep 2

DHS Launches Election Fraud Investigations in Nine States Ahead of Federal Vote

April Clark · Sep 2

House Considers Senate Bill to Delay White House Grantmaking Rule

April Clark · Aug 31
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Culture & Media

Texas Pastors Attend Training on Perceived Islamification Threat

Texas Pastors Attend Training on Perceived Islamification Threat

Theo Ramirez · Aug 24

Top Tennis Players Back WTA Rule Barring Men From Women’s Competition

Theo Ramirez · Aug 9

White House Report Criticizes Smithsonian’s American History Museum for Omissions

Theo Ramirez · Aug 9

WNBA Faces New Tensions Over Player Treatment and Transgender Athlete Debate

Theo Ramirez · Aug 8

PBS and NPR Remain Operational After Federal Funding Cut, Rely on Surge in Private Donations

Theo Ramirez · Aug 1

Poynter to Honor Chuck Todd Amid Fauci Diary Revelations

Theo Ramirez · Jul 28
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