On Friday, June 28, the Supreme Court limited obstruction charges the government brought against Jan. 6 rioters and former President Donald Trump. This case, like others in the high court, revolved around the meaning of individual words in a statute, in this case, it was the meaning of “otherwise.”  The justices were split largely ideologically.…

The first presidential debate is in the books. We have a full recap, as well as what the reaction has been like. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, June 28, 2024. Biden, Trump tout their records in first presidential debate  Thursday night, June 27, saw the first time a current U.S. President debated…

A conservative radio host took on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and won. The Supreme Court Thursday, June 27, ruled 6-3 in favor of George Jarkesy, who was charged with securities fraud and ordered by an SEC judge to pay a civil penalty of $300,000. Jarkesy appealed, claiming the SEC violated his Seventh Amendment right…

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday, June 27, that the Sackler family — which owned Purdue Pharma and marketed the opioid pain reliever OxyContin — is not immune from lawsuits. The high court said the deal made with a bankruptcy court to avoid liability is improper.  The 5-4 decision was ideologically mixed. The opinion was written…

A Texas man who kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot an 18-year-old woman in 2001 was executed the night of Wednesday, June 26, on what would have been his victim, Bridget Townsend’s, 41st birthday. Ramiro Gonzales was pronounced dead just before 7 p.m. following a chemical injection at the state prison in Huntsville.  “She was a beautiful person who…

Hours away from the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, we’re breaking down what you need to know about the event hosted by CNN. And two giant pandas from China are on their way to the U.S. in a big step for “panda diplomacy.” These stories and more highlight The Morning…

The Supreme Court appears ready to allow abortions during medical emergencies in Idaho, according to a decision obtained by Bloomberg. The decision was briefly posted on the court’s website and removed. The press office said it was inadvertent and will be officially released in due course. According to the posted decision, which could change, the…

St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which was set to open this fall as the nation’s first religious public charter school, faced a setback when the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional on June 25. The court concluded that the creation of a religious charter school in Oklahoma violates state statutes, the Oklahoma Constitution…

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., expressed disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court in an interview with CNN. Pelosi highlighted the importance of the Supreme Court upholding the Constitution, expressing a lack of confidence in the current court. Pelosi questioned whether members of the court, including Chief Justice John Roberts, were ruling on…

In an incident that drew international criticism, a Palestinian civilian was tied to the hood of an Israeli military jeep. Footage from the West Bank shows Mujahid Abadi tied to the front of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) vehicle, and U.S. officials said it appeared troops were using him as a human shield. In response,…