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Illinois' assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as U.S. Supreme Court mulls Cook County's prohibition

One week after the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would consider whether there is a Constitutional right to possess assault weapons — by taking up a challenge to Cook County’s assault weapons ban — the federal appeals court in Chicago sided Thursday with …

Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court closes historic term with heavy reliance on shadow docket, along with landmark opinions

The U.S. Supreme Court has wrapped another historic term. This term produced 164 total opinions, which included 66 majority decisions, 54 concurrences, and 44 dissenting opinions. Mike Thompson, J.D., is a professor of criminal justice at the University of …

FIU LAW’S PHYLLIS WILLIAMS KOTEY JOINS PRESTIGIOUS U.S. SUPREME COURT BAR

By Westside Gazette Staff The Westside Gazette proudly congratulates Florida International University College of Law Assistant Dean Phyllis Williams Kotey on being sworn in as a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, one of the legal profession’s highest …

Trump says he will ask U.S. Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case

Disgraced Nazi Dem ends U.S. Senate campaign

SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY JWR UPDATE. IT'S FREE. (AND NO SPAM!) Just click here. Graham Platner, the populist political newcomer who Democrats had hoped could flip a critical U.S. Senate seat in Maine, ended his campaign Wednesday night with a bitter and …

Ted Cruz warns Talarico has “real chance” to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat

This article was adapted from our premium politics newsletter, The Blast, which delivers exclusive reporting, nonpartisan analysis and the first word on political moves across the state. Subscribe today. Calling in to Sean Hannity’s radio show Wednesday, U …

US Supreme Court removes last excuse for bathroom chaos at NC schools

The opinions expressed in this piece are solely the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carolina Journal or its publisher. Several weeks ago in these pages, I called on North Carolina school boards to show courage in protecting girls …

US Supreme Court ruling safeguards women’s and girls’ sports, says UN expert

OHCHR GENEVA – The United States Supreme Court’s decision affirming that Title IX permits schools to maintain female sports categories on the basis of biological sex represents an important recognition of the rights of women and girls to equality, fairness …

Graham Platner drops out of the U.S. Senate race in Maine after rape accusation — what's next?

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, announced Wednesday he will suspend his campaign after a woman said that he raped her nearly five years ago when they were dating — an allegation he denies. "For the movement to …

U.S. Congress Staff Members Delegation Explores Dakhla-Oued Eddahab’s Economic Potential

A delegation of U.S. congressional staff members visited Dakhla on Wednesday to learn about the economic potential of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, its investment opportunities and the major infrastructure projects underway. Composed of political, …

US Senate candidate's implosion forces Democratic reckoning

WASHINGTON: The collapse of Graham Platner's US Senate campaign has forced Democrats into a painful reckoning over how a scandal-plagued political novice became the standard-bearer in one of the party's most important races of the midterm elections …

White House Hangs Tarps Over North Portico Amid Trump’s Construction Blitz

Topline The White House on Thursday hung large tarps covering the North Portico, printed with images of the columns that are under repair, as the Trump administration ramps up construction and repairs projects across Washington, D.C. Construction workers …

White House: Trump's Qatari Jet Secure From 'Enemies Of America'—But Questions Remain

Topline The White House—which briefly grounded the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar—assured Forbes the plane was safe from the "many enemies of America who have their sights on" Trump, but questions have emerged over whether it has met the …

Lonnie Bunch Defends Smithsonian Museum After Negative White House Report

In yet another effort to resist President Trump’s demands for changes at the Smithsonian, Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III defended the institution after a lengthy White House report criticized one of its museums for perceived bias. The report was “not a fair …

Pink Friday on Wall Street: Nicki Minaj joins Trump for White House lunch as Trump Accounts launch

US President Donald Trump's ‘Trump Accounts’ have officially launched this week, with supporters of the program ranging from the founder of Dell Technologies to rapper Nicki Minaj, who was welcomed by the president at the White House as he celebrated …

UNITED STATES-IMMIGRATION-NY Attorney General warns Haitians about immigration services scams amid US Supreme Court ...

Anti-Israel Democrat in Maine ends US Senate campaign after rape accusation

Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Democratic Senate nominee whose insurgent rise was fueled in large part by his opposition to Israel, announced Wednesday that he will end his campaign after a rape allegation threatened to derail his run, which was seen as …

Patrick Dempsey Won't Run for U.S. Senate: 'I Gave It Real Thought'

Patrick Dempsey will not be scrubbing into the Maine Senate race anytime soon. “Over the past several days, I’ve been asked a question more than once: Would you ever run for the United States Senate?” the Grey’s Anatomy alum, 60, wrote in an op-ed …

Patrick Dempsey rules out bid for U.S. Senate

National 'Better Together Film Festival' Brings Communities Together Throughout July 2026

Across America, neighbors are coming together to watch films and have conversations that inspire connection and problem solving. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Throughout this month, July 2026, in alignment with …

Community Members Protest to Block the Bulldozing of LA’s Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

Defend Ballona Wetlands community members say heavy machinery must be kept out of this crucial ecosystem. MARINA DEL REY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concerned community members, united under the Defend Ballona Wetlands …

Riverside Recognized as a Global Leader in Economic Development, Earning Prestigious International Accreditation

City Joins Fewer than 100 Organizations Worldwide Recognized for Excellence in Attracting Investment, Growing Jobs and Building a Future-Focused Economy RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Riverside is …

Legible Raises $3.4M to Launch National Expansion

The Legible team executed a $3.4M raise to bring their best-in-class legislative data pipeline to regional and national government relations operators. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legible, the AI-native …

Smart City Solar Platform Solutions

A Versatile ESG-Compliant Infrastructure Platform SUGARLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The term Smart Cities has been around for the better part of the last two decades. The concept of a smart city is desirable, but …

ACLU of Massachusetts to Sponsor First Anniversary Show 'Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out' July 21 in Boston

Beloved Monthly Series Continues To Build Community Through Music, Conversation, and Collective Action BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ACLU of Massachusetts will sponsor a special anniversary edition of Which …

COA Issues Updated Position Statement Calling for Patient-Centered Reform of the 340B Drug Pricing Program

Updated Statement Calls for Greater 340B Transparency, Accountability, and Reforms to Ensure Discounts Benefit Vulnerable Patients as Congress Intended WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Oncology …

Housing Coalition Urges FHFA to Delay and Refine Condo Lending Policies to Preserve Affordability and Safety

Housing, lending, and community association organizations call for review of new condominium lending requirements. FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community Associations Institute, together with the Community …

New Report Tracks Texas' Education-to-Workforce Reforms

Texas 2036 releases analysis of landmark K-12 and higher education reforms as postsecondary credentials earned in high school surge 532% since 2018. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas has spent the better part of …

Skoog-McKenney 'First Things First' — Water Must Be Priority for Next Governor

Skoog-McKenney Announce Essential Governing Priority Highlighting Executive Leadership Needed to Build Consensus and Make Kansas can THRIVE WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EMBARGOED UNTIL 10:00 am CT Standing …

Data Foundation Launches 'Evi,' an AI Assistant for the Evidence Act Hub

AI-powered tool turns thousands of pages of federal evidence documents into a searchable, citation-backed resource for researchers, policymakers and journalists WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data …

The Advocacy Circle Urges Parents to Review 504 Plan Implementation Before the New School Year

A 504 plan only works when someone owns it. Parents should confirm responsibilities before students fall through the cracks. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Advocacy Circle is reminding parents to review …

Alona Lebedieva Presented a Study on Ukraine’s Integration into TEN-T at WCTR 2026

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 17th World Conference on Transport Research, one of the leading international conferences in the field of transport research, is taking place in Toulouse, France, from July 6 to 10. The event …

Tokyo Has No Second-Home Surcharge as New York's Pied-à-terre Tax Begins, Says Housing Japan

As New York taxes qualifying second homes, Housing Japan notes Tokyo has no pied-à-terre, vacancy, or non-resident tax: a factor for US investors. TOKYO, JAPAN, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York City's new pied-à-terre surcharge …

Groundbreaking Book of Muslim Voices Reflecting on Visits to Israel pre-post-Oct 7

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) will unveil a groundbreaking new book about reflections of Muslim leaders who traveled to Israel both …

Air Force Officer and Scientist Jason Goins Joins Federal Innovators Network as VP of Strategic Growth in Washington DC

Jason Goins helps expand the cross-sector community for government innovators in the capital. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Goins, an Air Force officer and scientist, has joined the Federal Innovators …

Mayor Michelle Wu Urges Caution as Warm Weather Forecasted Throughout the Week

BOSTON - Wednesday, July 8, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat advisory for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, through Friday, July 10 due to the current weather forecasts. The highest heat indices for this period of time …

F.L.E.O. Foundation Partners with Project Never Broken to Advance Officer Wellness and Honor Fallen Heroes

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) and its associated F.L.E.O.A. Foundation today announced a partnership with Project Never Broken, a nonprofit dedicated to …

Drone as a First Responder Programs Rapidly Transform Law Enforcement Response Nationwide

Drone as First Responder Programs Deliver Unprecedented Situational Awareness, Accelerate 911 Response, and Redefine Officer Safety for Agencies Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drone as a First …

New Historical Thriller ‘The America Codes’ Explores Hidden Messages in the Declaration of Independence

A Novel Way to Tell a True Story: Author Alan W. Green blends fiction and pattern analysis in a book linking America’s founding to modern prophecies. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States …