Democratic demands to reform the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) have grown louder in recent years but reached a crescendo after the court’s July 1, 2024 ruling in Trump v. United States. Later that month, President Biden officially announced his support for SCOTUS reforms, including a binding code of ethics, 18-year term limits…

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case brought by Mexico against major American gun manufacturers amid claims that these companies are indirectly responsible for escalating violence fueled by drug cartels. The lawsuit alleged that the manufacturers failed to enforce proper safeguards, allowing firearms to be trafficked into Mexico, where they contribute to…

The Supreme Court upheld Biden administration regulations aimed at reducing methane emissions, a major contributor to climate change. The Environmental Protection Agency regulation aims to cut methane emissions by up to 80% over the next 14 years.Methane is significantly more potent than carbon dioxide for trapping heat, contributing to global warming. The rules were upheld…

The European Court of Justice (EJC) ruled Thursday, Oct. 1, that EU member states must legally recognize gender identity changes made in other member countries. This marks a significant victory for trans rights supporters. The case involved Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a transgender man from Romania, who had legally changed his name and gender in the U.K.…

President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan can move forward after a federal judge allowed a temporary restraining order to expire. This, however, does not mean the Biden administration won the case, which will continue working its way through the federal court system. The lawsuit was filed by seven Republican states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Missouri,…

In what may serve as another reminder to read the fine print, a court blocked a New Jersey couple from suing Uber after a crash left them with broken bones and hefty medical bills. The cases dismissal reported by several outlets on Wednesday, Oct. 2, is because the couple accepted the terms and conditions from…

We’re getting our most in-depth look so far at Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. And there’s new skin in the game in the battle over who actually caught Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 3,…

Special counsel Jack Smith’s team shed light on Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election in a newly unsealed court filing. Prosecutors said Trump became “increasingly desperate” as he worked to overturn the results in seven states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.  The special counsel’s 165-page filing said Trump lied…

A group of 16 congressional Democrats wrote a letter to YouTube’s CEO, urging him to better enforce the company’s own policy regarding content with guns. The lawmakers want YouTube to make it harder for children and teens to find the content, which the company bans for users under 18.  The letter was reported by the…

Former President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, Oct. 1, that he would veto a national abortion ban if he’s reelected. The post came as part of a series commenting on the vice presidential debate. “Everyone knows I would not support a federal abortion ban, under any circumstances, and would, in fact, veto it, because it…