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Thursday, October 1, 2026Truth in Journalism · Independent, Daily
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

Elections

Poll Finds Bipartisan Support for Excluding Noncitizens from House Apportionment

Courts & Law

Supreme Court to Hear Suncor v. Boulder, Weighing State Power in Climate Lawsuits

Courts & Law

University of Washington Settles With Professor Over Censorship of Mock Land Acknowledgment
Courts & Law · Story of the Day

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

The Justice Department accused several Minnesota federal judges of violating ethics rules by discussing ongoing ICE deportation cases with The New York Times.

Liam Walker · Oct 1

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

Courts & Law

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

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

Supreme Court to Hear Suncor v. Boulder, Weighing State Power in Climate Lawsuits

Liam Walker · Sep 30

University of Washington Settles With Professor Over Censorship of Mock Land Acknowledgment

Liam Walker · Sep 29

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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

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

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

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
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