4 h. ago Candidates have legal standing to challenge election laws, the Supreme Court rules

In a case related to Illinois state law about the return of mail ballots, the U.S. Supreme Court says political candidates have the legal standing to challenge election policies.

Politics

6 h. ago Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge

The question in the case was not a mail-in ballot rule itself but whether political candidates have the right to challenge the rules governing the vote count in their election.

Politics

14 h. ago Supreme Court appears likely to uphold state bans on transgender student athletes

The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed inclined Tuesday to uphold laws in 27 states that bar transgender girls from participating in team sports at publicly funded schools.

Events

25 h. ago Supreme Court conservatives signal support for state transgender sports bans during oral arguments

Supreme Court justices debated state bans on transgender students in women's sports, with both sides invoking contrasting views of "fairness."

Sport

30 h. ago US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans

US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans  Reuters

Events

37 h. ago A conservative Supreme Court tackles the question of trans women in school sports

The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing.

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2 w. ago How D.C. residents mobilized in a year of historic home rule challenges

How D.C. residents mobilized in a year of historic home rule challenges  The Washington Post

Politics

3 w. ago Trump’s Seizures of Oil Tankers Challenge Maritime Rules and Customs

Trump’s Seizures of Oil Tankers Challenge Maritime Rules and Customs  The New York Times

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3 w. ago Judge gives 'green light' to controversial New York driver's license law in blow to Trump admin

A judge ruled against the Trump administration's challenge to New York's Green Light Law, which allows people to obtain driver's licenses without proof of legal U.S. residency.

Politics

last month Massachusetts lawmakers push new rules that limit ability to challenge explicit library books, critics say

Massachusetts Democrats led the advance of an anti-book ban bill despite conservative opposition, as library challenges remain elevated well above pre-2020 levels.

Culture

last month Deadly attack on U.S. forces highlights challenges facing Syria's new president

The deadly attack on U.S. forces in Syria underscores the challenges facing the new Syrian president one year into his rule of the fractious nation.

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