US Supreme Court

As cannabis legalization spreads across the U.S., a conservative narrative is transforming the debate, turning cannabis into a tool for broader political battles. By linking it to divisive issues like immigration and gender rights, conservatives across states are shifting attention away from the...

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) has introduced a sweeping bill to reform the Supreme Court, aiming to restore public trust in the institution. What Happened: The legislation seeks to expand the number of justices from nine to 15 over 12 years. This staggered approach aims to prevent any single political...

In a significant move, President Joe Biden has put forth a three-part proposal aimed at reforming the Supreme Court. The proposal includes term limits for justices, a binding ethics code, and a constitutional amendment to hold presidents accountable for crimes committed while in office. What...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken a satirical swipe at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D- N.Y.) recent announcement to impeach Supreme Court justices. What Happened: Musk responded to Ocasio-Cortez’s post on X about her plans to file impeachment articles against Supreme Court justices....

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that merchants may challenge debt-card swipe fees outside a six-year statute, sending a shock to the power of federal agencies. The justices voted 6-3 on their ruling, determining that a North Dakota convenience store and truck stop may sue over a 2011 rule on...

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s ruling that denied former President Donald Trump’s claim to immunity from federal criminal charges tied to his attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss. What Happened: The Supreme Court’s decision,...

The U.S. Supreme Court has preserved a 2017 tax on American-owned businesses’ foreign profits. The justices voted 7-2 in making their decision, arguing that Congress has the constitutional power to tax people and businesses on their share of undistributed company income, Bloomberg reported....

The U.S. Supreme Court thwarted a bid to limit access to a commonly used abortion drug, effectively countering recent attempts to restrict the procedure. What Happened: The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed a case brought forward by anti-abortion proponents against the U.S. Food and Drug...

In a landmark ruling, New York state Supreme Court Justice Rebecca A. Slezak upheld a jury’s decision to award over $191,000 to a former wastewater treatment worker who was fired for testing positive for legally prescribed medical marijuana for chronic back pain. Despite the vigorous post-...

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge from Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) against the National Labor Relations Board’s decision to reinstate fired baristas who were organizing a union. What Happened: The case stems from a 2022 incident where Starbucks fired seven baristas from a...

In a recent development, former adviser to Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, has approached the Supreme Court in an attempt to evade further imprisonment. What Happened: Navarro submitted a request on Tuesday, asking the Supreme Court to reconsider his plea to avoid jail time, CNN reported on Tuesday....

In a recent turn of events, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has expressed her satisfaction over the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments regarding the immunity claims of former President Donald Trump in a crucial election case. What Happened: Greene welcomed the development,...

In a historic move, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning former President Donald Trump’s claim of criminal immunity, a decision that could significantly impact his attempts to overturn the 2020 election loss. What Happened: The Supreme Court’s decision on...

Comedian John Oliver has publicly proposed a deal to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, offering him $1 million per year to step down from his position. What Happened: Oliver, the host of “Last Week Tonight,” made this proposition during the premiere of his show’s 11th season...

In a recent interview, former National Security Adviser John Bolton accused ex-President Donald Trump of avoiding the Supreme Court arguments regarding his ballot eligibility, suggesting that Trump is “chickening out.” What Happened: Bolton, in an interview with CNN, expressed his...