President Trump Pardons 23 Pro-Life Activists Convicted of Abortion Clinic Protests
WASHINGTON — Just one day before the annual March for Life, President Donald Trump granted pardons Thursday to nearly two dozen pro-life activists convicted under a federal law for “obstructing abortion clinics.” The individuals, convicted under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, were charged with illegally blocking…
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Leaving Future Uncertain as Trump Seeks Ownership Deal
WASHINGTON — In a landmark decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal government has the authority to shut down TikTok in the United States, a ruling that has sent shockwaves through the 170 million Americans who use the app regularly. The decision upholds a law passed…
Supreme Court Rejects Bid to End Pennsylvania’s Mail-In Ballot Date Requirement
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to take up an appeal by civil and voting rights groups that sought to eliminate Pennsylvania’s mandate requiring a handwritten date on the outer envelope of mail-in ballots. The groups argued that the date requirement serves no practical purpose and has…
Supreme Court Orders New Review of Oklahoma Death Row Case Over Fair Trial Concerns
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, The U.S. Supreme Court intervened in the case of Brenda Andrew, the only woman on Oklahoma’s death row, citing concerns that the prosecution’s use of her sexual history during her trial may have unfairly influenced her conviction for the 2001 murder of her estranged husband.In a…
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President in Historic Return to Power
WASHINGTON — In a dramatic political comeback, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at 12:02 p.m. on Monday, marking the beginning of a second, nonconsecutive term. The ceremony, which took place inside the Capitol building, was attended by an array of influential figures,…
Trump Readies Over 200 Executive Orders for First Day in Office
WASHINGTON — In what is being described as an unprecedented move, President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to sign more than 200 executive actions on his first day in office, according to reports from Fox News Digital and ABC News.This ambitious slate of executive orders will focus on a range of…
President Jimmy Carter Laid to Rest on His Beloved Peanut Farm
PLAINS, GA — The late President Jimmy Carter was laid to rest Thursday evening at his family’s peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, bringing an end to nearly a week of state funeral services. The private burial was attended only by Carter’s closest family members, marking a quiet and personal farewell…
Supreme Court Seems Likely to Uphold TikTok Ban Over National Security Concerns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to support a law that would ban TikTok in the United States starting January 19, unless the app’s China-based parent company agrees to sell it.During a high-stakes hearing that pitted free speech rights against national security considerations, the justices seemed inclined to…