Tuesday, July 14, 2026Truth in Journalism · Independent, Daily

Courts & Law · Lead Story

Supreme Court Ruling Raises Questions Over School Use of Location-Tracking EdTech

A Supreme Court decision on digital privacy is prompting scrutiny of K-12 schools’ use of technology that tracks students’ and parents’ locations.

Liam Walker · Jul 14

Opinion

Democrats Blamed for Surge in Deportation Cases Amid Changing Border Demographics

Courts & Law

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Over Colorado’s Exclusion of Catholic Preschools From Universal Funding

Politics

WSJ Analysis Finds Jackson Most Partisan Supreme Court Justice

A Wall Street Journal analysis shows Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson voted against the Trump administration in 98% of major cases, fueling debate over partisanship.

Liam Walker · Jul 14

WSJ Analysis Finds Jackson Most Partisan Supreme Court Justice

Courts & Law

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Over Colorado’s Exclusion of Catholic Preschools From Universal Funding

Liam Walker · Jul 13

Ethics Complaint Targets E. Jean Carroll’s Lawyer Over Reid Hoffman Funding

Liam Walker · Jul 12

UK Blocks Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen’s Transit Visa After Hate Speech Conviction

Liam Walker · Jul 12

Judge Weighs Evidence After Charlie Kirk Assassination Preliminary Hearings Conclude

Liam Walker · Jul 10

Roommate Testifies in Tyler Robinson Case

Liam Walker · Jul 9

University of Minnesota Faces Lawsuit Over Speech Policies

Liam Walker · Jul 9

Grassley Accuses Biden DOJ of Mishandling Classified Documents Amid Trump Investigation

Liam Walker · Jul 9

Arizona Supreme Court Hands Recorder Heap Win In Maricopa Elections Battle

Liam Walker · Jul 9

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Elections

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Politics

House GOP Advances Bills to Tie Voter ID, Citizenship Proof to Federal Funding

April Clark · Jul 13

Green Bay Clerk Placed on Leave as State Probes Duplicate Ballot Errors

April Clark · Jul 13

Duffy Redirects $1.73 Billion in Transportation Grants Away From DEI Projects

April Clark · Jul 12

Lawmakers, World Leaders React to Death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

April Clark · Jul 12

Sen. Lee Urges Senate to Pass SAVE America Act in Honor of Lindsey Graham

April Clark · Jul 12

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71; South Carolina to Name Interim Successor

April Clark · Jul 12

Trump Allies Accuse Thune of Blocking SAVE America Act From Defense Bill

April Clark · Jul 10

Graham Platner Withdraws From Maine Senate Race After Assault Allegations

April Clark · Jul 10

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Culture & Media

ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Mexican National in Houston After Alleged Attempted Assault

Theo Ramirez · Jul 10

Smithsonian Museum Criticized for Historical Narrative

Theo Ramirez · Jul 10

Great American State Fair Highlights State Pavilions Amid Criticism

Theo Ramirez · Jul 3

Daughters of the American Revolution Leader Issues Warning to Members Over Gender Resolution

Theo Ramirez · Jul 2

Relay for America Kicks Off Nationwide Flag Relay to Celebrate Independence

Theo Ramirez · Jun 29

Critics Weigh In on the Obama Presidential Center's Design and Impact

Theo Ramirez · Jun 26