Friday, October 2, 2026Truth in Journalism · Independent, Daily

Politics · Lead Story

McKinney Officials Face Scrutiny Over Ties to Islamic Association Ahead of Mosque Vote

Newly released records show McKinney officials received donations and endorsements from the McKinney Islamic Association before approving its mosque site plan.

April Clark · Oct 2

Courts & Law

Kansas League of Women Voters Faces Inquiry Over $5 Gift Card Voter Registration Offer

Courts & Law

Dearborn Lawsuit Alleges Religious Discrimination by City Officials

Politics

Hegseth Orders 20% Cut in General and Admiral Positions Across U.S. Military

Courts & Law

Sen. Blackburn Sues Jack Smith Over Seizure of Phone Records in Arctic Frost Probe

Courts & Law

Senate Republicans Accuse Jack Smith of Political Motive in Trump Probe

Courts & Law · Story of the Day

Supreme Court to Hear Suncor Energy Climate Liability Case as Activists Target Industry Through Lawsuits

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in *Suncor Energy v.

Liam Walker · Oct 2

Supreme Court to Hear Suncor Energy Climate Liability Case as Activists Target Industry Through Lawsuits

Courts & Law

Judicial Watch Sues CIA for Fauci COVID-19 Origins Records

Liam Walker · Oct 1

DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Minnesota Judges Over Media Comments on Deportations

Liam Walker · Oct 1

House Report Alleges Environmental Law Institute Sought to Influence Judges on Climate Cases

Liam Walker · Oct 1

Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas Sue Blue States Over Abortion Pill Shield Laws

Liam Walker · Oct 1

Kansas League of Women Voters Faces Inquiry Over $5 Gift Card Voter Registration Offer

Liam Walker · Oct 1

Dearborn Lawsuit Alleges Religious Discrimination by City Officials

Liam Walker · Oct 1

Sen. Blackburn Sues Jack Smith Over Seizure of Phone Records in Arctic Frost Probe

Liam Walker · Sep 30

Senate Republicans Accuse Jack Smith of Political Motive in Trump Probe

Liam Walker · Sep 30

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Hegseth Orders 20% Cut in General and Admiral Positions Across U.S. Military

April Clark · Sep 30

Poll Finds Bipartisan Support for Excluding Noncitizens from House Apportionment

April Clark · Sep 30

Texas GOP Eyes Open 35th District After Redistricting Shifts

April Clark · Sep 29

Virginia Voters to Decide on Constitutional Amendment Establishing Right to Abortion

April Clark · Sep 29

Massachusetts Ballot Measure Would Replace Party Primaries With Top-Two System

April Clark · Sep 28

Trump Praises Arrests After Security Incident at U.S. Military Base in UK

April Clark · Sep 27

Virginia Unveils Data Center Energy Standards Amid Debate Over Natural Gas Role

April Clark · Sep 27

Women Urge Trump FDA Nominee to Reinstate Abortion Pill Safeguards

April Clark · Sep 27

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Culture & Media

Carnegie Mellon Professor Remains Employed After Controversial Social Media Posts

Theo Ramirez · Sep 15

Debate Flares Over 9/11 Victimhood in New York Times Coverage

Theo Ramirez · Sep 12

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Announces Resignation Amid Criticism of Institutional Direction

Theo Ramirez · Sep 8

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