VA Democrats vote to approve proposed redistricting map

Virginia Democrats approved a proposed congressional map Tuesday that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Supreme Court hears arguments on bans against transgender athletes from women's sports
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The Supreme Court is considering the future of transgender athletes in women's and girls' sports. The High Court judges listened to almost three hours of oral argument on Tuesday, and a majority appear ready to allow states to ban trans athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports. 

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US

The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.

Supreme Court seemingly inclined to gut key provision in Voting Rights Act

The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters.

Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal rejected by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops

The Supreme Court granted a Justice Department request, pausing a federal judge's order that had temporarily prevented agents from stopping people based solely on factors like race, ethnicity, or language.

How the Supreme Court has ruled on flag-burning laws

As President Trump signed an executive order this week cracking down on flag burning, here’s a look back at when flag burning and desecration have been challenged in the court of law.

Supreme Court allows Trump to move forward with plans to downsize federal workforce

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Trump to resume large-scale downsizing of federal agencies, a move that could impact tens of thousands of government workers.

Supreme Court upholds Texas law requiring age verification for porn sites

The Supreme Court sided with Texas over a law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them to access the sites.

Final Supreme Court decisions loom on birthright citizenship, trans rights and more

With recess set to begin at the end of June, the Supreme Court still has 21 cases to decide — several of them with far-reaching implications for civil rights, immigration, education and free speech.

Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of straight woman's claim of reverse discrimination

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled that employees from majority groups, such as white or heterosexual workers, are not required to meet a higher legal standard than minority-group employees when bringing forward workplace discrimination claims.

Supreme Court skeptical over MCPS' no opt-out policy on LGBTQ books for kids

A group of Montgomery County parents from different religious backgrounds appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday, challenging the school board’s no opt-out policy for LGBTQ-themed books in elementary school classrooms.

Supreme Court blocks Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act, for now

The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting migrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.