Thursday, September 24, 2026Truth in Journalism · Independent, Daily

Courts & Law · Lead Story

Pro-Life Group Threatens FDA Lawsuit Over Abortion Pill Waste, Citing Endangered Species Act

Students for Life of America has notified the FDA of its intent to sue, alleging mifepristone waste threatens endangered species and violates federal law.

Liam Walker · Sep 24

Courts & Law

DOJ Officials Approved Subpoenas for GOP Lawmakers’ Phone Records, House Report Says

Courts & Law

Appeals Court Reinstates Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Voter Registration Law

A federal appeals court restored Ohio's requirement for proof of citizenship to register to vote, impacting election rules ahead of early voting.

Liam Walker · Sep 24

Appeals Court Reinstates Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Voter Registration Law

Courts & Law

Federal Appeals Court Allows Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law for Midterms

Liam Walker · Sep 24

Federal Judge Temporarily Restores White House Access for Three News Outlets

Liam Walker · Sep 24

House Report: Jack Smith’s Team Knew Congressional Subpoenas Risked Violating Constitution

Liam Walker · Sep 23

DOJ Officials Approved Subpoenas for GOP Lawmakers’ Phone Records, House Report Says

Liam Walker · Sep 23

Federal Judge Dismisses States’ Lawsuit Over DOGE’s Treasury Access

Liam Walker · Sep 23

House Judiciary Releases New Details on Seizure of Rep. Scott Perry’s Phone

Liam Walker · Sep 23

Albuquerque Social Worker Sues Over School Gender Identity Policy

Liam Walker · Sep 22

Federal Authorities Report 160 Election Fraud Arrests, Thousands of New Investigations

Liam Walker · Sep 22

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Culture

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Elections

Redistricting, Unveiled

Maps, gerrymanders, and the fight for the House.

Politics

Coalition of Advocacy Groups Lobbied Against SAVE America Act

April Clark · Sep 24

Texas’ 34th District Race Tightens as Flores Challenges Incumbent Gonzalez

April Clark · Sep 23

Progressive Groups Expand Influence in Local Judicial Elections

April Clark · Sep 23

Heritage Foundation Ranks Washington State Low on Election Integrity

April Clark · Sep 22

Senate Democrats Block Husted’s Data Center Utility Bill After House Passes 417-3

April Clark · Sep 22

Georgia Lawmakers Weigh Hand-Marked Ballots Amid Election Security Concerns

April Clark · Sep 21

Conservative States Advance SAVE Laws Amid Federal Stalemate

April Clark · Sep 21

Analysis Finds Nearly 90% of 2026 Midterm Races Uncompetitive

April Clark · Sep 20

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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