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The Supreme Court's ruling confirms critics' view that Chevron gave government agencies too much power interpreting laws passed by Congress.

Supreme Court strips federal agencies of widely used power, kicks it to courts

Some of the Jan. 6 participants pardoned by President Trump have criminal histories including rape, domestic violence, and abuse of a minor.

Supreme Court sides with Jan. 6 rioter on obstruction charge

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters orders public schools to integrate biblical teachings into lessons for fifth-12th graders.

Oklahoma orders biblical teachings in classrooms

In the wake of a tragic incident at Myrtle Beach, a South Carolina lawmaker is proposing a ban on large police vehicles to patrol beaches.

South Carolina rep wants police trucks banned from beaches in wake of death

Reports suggest some Democrats want Biden to step aside after his debate performance, questioning his future ability as president.

Reports: Some Democrats calling for Biden to step aside after debate

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head to head in the first presidential debate of 2024.

Biden, Trump tout their records in first presidential debate

A new caucus in Congress is trying to end fast fashion. They hope the public will reuse, rewear, repair and recycle clothes.

Members of Congress want people to stop buying ‘fast fashion’

Ahead of the first presidential debate, both the media and the candidates have prepared different fact-checking methods.

Candidates, media are already fact-checking ahead of debate

A Florida Democratic Party official was arrested for sending child pornography to an undercover officer and attempting to delete the material.

Vermont man arrested for flipping trooper the bird awarded $175,000 in settlement

A report from Republican-led House committees alleges the CIA colluded with the Biden campaign to mislead voters before the 2020 election.

House report claims CIA colluded with Biden campaign before 2020 election

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the SEC violated the Seventh Amendment rights of George Jarkesy by denying his right to a jury trial.

SCOTUS sides with conservative radio host Jarkesy in case fighting SEC ruling

The Supreme Court ruled that the Sackler family can't receive immunity from opioid lawsuits under the bankruptcy deal with Purdue Pharma.

SCOTUS rules Sackler family can’t be protected under Purdue bankruptcy case

Paris Hilton appeared on Capitol Hill to advocate for foster children Wednesday, June 26.

Paris Hilton, advocates press for more oversight of abuse in foster care system

San Diego Zoo is welcoming two new giant pandas from China as part of a new phase in "panda diplomacy" between the countries.

2 giant pandas from China headed to the US

CNN is getting ready to host the first presidential debate of the 2024 election tonight with new rules in place.

CNN hosts first presidential debate between Biden, Trump tonight

The decision on abortions was inadvertently posted on the court's website then removed. It was 6-3 with Thomas, Alito and Gorsuch dissenting.

Prematurely posted SCOTUS ruling will allow emergency abortions in Idaho

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled a proposed Catholic charter school unconstitutional under state and federal law.

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules Catholic charter school unconstitutional

House Republicans are working to pass three of the 12 required spending bills before the August recess.

House Republicans on track to pass spending bills Biden says he’ll veto

For the first time in 40 years, Republicans may drop their anti-abortion platform stance at former President Donald Trump's request.

Is a super PAC ad deceiving PA voters? Trump campaign threatens litigation.

An ISIS-affiliated human smuggling network brought over 400 immigrants from Central Asia to the U.S., government officials told NBC.

400 migrants brought to US by ISIS-affiliated network, 50 still at large: Report

Active duty sailors in the Navy prepare to march during the San Diego gay pride parade in 2011.

Biden pardons veterans convicted under military gay sex ban

Michael Phelps spoke at a hearing on what lawmakers say are failures by the World Anti-Doping Agency to apply its own rules.

Michael Phelps wants dopers banned ahead of Paris Olympics

Espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich began in Russia, facing up to 20 years if convicted.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s espionage trial starts in Russia

Supreme Court to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media

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