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Here Are 6 Key Moments From SCOTUS Arguments In Landmark Race-Based Redistricting Case

Here are the biggest moments from Supreme Court oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais.

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Bombshell Audio: Biden Privately Praised Clarence Thomas’ ‘Character’ While Claiming To Believe Anita Hill’s Smears 

If Biden's claim about believing Anita Hill is true, why did he leave a voicemail for Thomas praising him as a 'person of character'?

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Exclusive: Anti-Vance Pentagon Official Pushes For DEI ‘Acolyte’ To Assume Top Army Post

'People at the White House are pissed. People throughout the Department [of War] are pissed,' a senior Army official told The Federalist.

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Gorsuch Gets NAACP Lawyer To All But Admit Support For Racial Discrimination In Redistricting

The moment came in Gorsuch's line of questioning with NAACP Legal Defense Fund lawyer Janai Nelson — who argued in favor of a second majority-black...

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Alito Scolds Lower Courts For Dodging Cases On Schools ‘Transing’ Kids Behind Parents’ Backs

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito had some choice words for some lower courts on Tuesday over their apparent eagerness to “avoid” ruling on cases...

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Local Democrat Party To Host ‘Solidarity’ Fundraiser With Jay Jones After Assassination Fantasies Scandal

A local Democrat Party in Virginia is slated to host a fundraiser featuring attorney general candidate Jay Jones after reported text messages and...

14.10.2025 2

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Spanberger Refuses To Say If Men Should Be Allowed Into Girls’ Locker Rooms — Again

It’s another day that ends in “y,” which means Virginia’s Democrat gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger is once again refusing to say...

14.10.2025 10

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If Anyone’s Causing A ‘Judicial Crisis,’ It’s Rogue Lower Court Judges

The real crisis is rogue lower court judges who have no respect for separation of powers or the constitutional role of the judicial branch.

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In Race-Based Redistricting Battle, Louisiana Urges SCOTUS To Uphold America’s ‘Color Blind’ Constitution

We believe these cases are 'good vehicle[s] for the Supreme Court to address some of these issues that have been percolating for a very long time.'

13.10.2025 30

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Attorneys ‘Very Optimistic’ SCOTUS Will Make It Easier To Challenge Bad Election Laws

'You have, as a candidate, a unique interest that's recognizable under the law to make sure that your election is run with legal ballots or legal...

10.10.2025 20

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Spanberger Refuses 5 Times To Withdraw Endorsement Of Jay Jones Over Assassination Fantasies

Virginia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger was given the chance to withdraw her endorsement of Democrat Attorney General candidate...

10.10.2025 40

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Exclusive: Good Government Group Demands IRS Probe SPLC’s Tax-Exempt Status Over Left-Wing ‘Political Activity’

'Based on the above allegations and the evidence provided in support; we believe that the American people are entitled to a full investigation into...

09.10.2025 4

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Kagan Displays Ignorance Of Standing Issues That Hamstring Republican Election Lawsuits

'[T]he RNC challenges most of these kinds of rules and, as far as I know, nobody has ever kicked it out of court on standing grounds,' Justice Kagan...

09.10.2025 2

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Kavanaugh Blasts Illinois For Flip-Flopping On Candidate Standing In Election Litigation

'You're walking away from a lot of your brief there ... with that answer, which, that's your choice.'

08.10.2025 2

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‘Blatant Viewpoint Discrimination’: Alito Slams Colorado For Telling Therapists They Can’t Affirm Kids’ Natural Sex

Associate Justice Samuel Alito exposed the absurdity of a Colorado law prohibiting so-called “conversion therapy” for minors during a high-profile...

08.10.2025 10

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Gorsuch, Barrett Blast Colorado’s Double Standard On Talk Therapy For Kids With Gender Dysphoria

Under Colorado's argument, a state could "forbid a regulated licensed professional from affirming homosexuality if that were consistent with the...

08.10.2025 10

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Report: Biden Suppressed Ukrainian Concerns About His Family’s Corrupt Business Dealings

Then-Vice President Joe Biden suppressed concerns from Ukrainian officials about his family’s corrupt business dealings in the country, newly...

07.10.2025 1

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Docs: Biden FBI Spied On 8 Republican Senators In Get-Trump Probe

The Biden FBI targeted eight Republican senators’ personal cell phone information as part of an investigation that evolved into lawfare against...

07.10.2025 10

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Spanberger, Hashmi Refuse To Pull Support For Dem AG Candidate Who Mused About Killing Republican, Death Of His Kids

Neither Spanberger nor Hashmi disavowed their support for Jones' AG bid when pressed by The Federalist.

06.10.2025 4

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SCOTUS Agrees Trump Can Strip Temporary Protected Status Of Venezuelan Nationals In America

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily agreed that President Trump can revoke the temporary protected status (TPS) of more than 300,000...

04.10.2025 10

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After Embracing Mass Migration, Europe’s Civilizational Collapse Was Inevitable

There are significant consequences that come with importing masses of foreign nationals from cultures incompatible with Western Civilization. Yet,...

03.10.2025 10

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Americans’ Trust In Corporate Media Hits Lowest Level Ever

Legacy media have spent years perpetuating some of the biggest hoaxes in modern history — and it appears the American public is continuing to...

03.10.2025 20

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Youngkin Orders Virginia Board To Protect Girls’ Sports, Locker Rooms From Trans-Identifying Men

'The health and safety of women and girls in sex separated spaces and participating in athletic competitions is in serious jeopardy due to...

02.10.2025 3

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‘That Era Is OVER’: FBI Ends ADL Partnership After TPUSA ‘Extremist’ Designation

'This FBI formally rejects Comey’s policies and any partnership with the ADL,' Patel said in a statement.

02.10.2025 50

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SCOTUS Declines To Halt Lower Court Blockade On Fed Gov. Lisa Cook’s Removal (For Now)

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined (for now) to stop a lower court blockade attempting to prevent President Trump from firing a Democrat...

01.10.2025 2

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It Turns Out The Military’s Biden-Era Recruitment Crisis Was A Leadership Problem After All

For first time in a long time, service members have leaders who actually give a damn about the mission and their well-being.

01.10.2025 2

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Justice Thomas Is Right. SCOTUS Has An Obligation To The Constitution, Not Bad Precedent

Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has often served as critical voice of reason on the U.S. Supreme Court. So, it wasn’t a surprise when he delivered...

30.09.2025 3

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Georgetown University Won’t Say How It’s Protecting Free Speech After Leftist Threats On Campus

Georgetown University won’t say how it plans to protect free speech and open debate after several flyers celebrating the assassination of Charlie...

30.09.2025 2

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The Federalist’s Guide To The 2025 Supreme Court Term

From challenges to President Trump's tariffs to the longstanding battle over race-based redistricting, the Supreme Court's 2025-2026 term is shaping...

30.09.2025 2

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The NFL’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Pick Is As ‘Bad’ As It Gets

The selection of Bad Bunny to headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show is a thumb in the eye to the greater American electorate that's rejected...

29.09.2025 3

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SCOTUS Shuts Down Lower Court Blockade On Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts (For Now)

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court order on Friday afternoon that attempted to prevent President Trump from cutting billions of dollars’...

27.09.2025 10

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After Harming The Country With Russiagate, Comey’s Indictment Is Well Deserved

Former FBI Director James Comey's role in helping form and advance the Russia collusion hoax cannot be overstated.

26.09.2025 30

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Meet The British Billionaire Bankrolling Leftist Causes Across America

'While some states have already taken action to stop foreign money in ballot issue campaign, more action is needed to comprehensively ban all foreign...

25.09.2025 3

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Report: Club Flyer Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Found At Georgetown University Campus

The posted flyer reads, 'Hey, Fascist! Catch! The only political group that celebrates when Nazis die.'

25.09.2025 10

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Jimmy Kimmel Refuses To Condemn ‘ANTI ICE’ Shooting At Texas Immigration Facility

A day after issuing a non-apology for lying about his alleged killer’s political beliefs, late-night “comedian” Jimmy Kimmel is now refusing to...

24.09.2025 4

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‘I Feel Strong About My Faith’: Chicago Cubs Star Stands By Attending Charlie Kirk Memorial

It’s pretty rare for major pop culture figures to take a stand against an angry left-wing mob. But Major League Baseball star Matt Shaw appears to...

24.09.2025 3

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SCOTUS Tees Up Potential Takedown Of Progressives’ ‘Independent Agencies’ Theory

Humphrey's Executor has had major negative implications for America's separation of powers and the ability of presidents to fully exercise their...

24.09.2025 40

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Young Men Seek Truth And Purpose, Not ‘Compromise Christianity’

The Sunday memorial of slain conservative intellectual Charlie Kirk added a much-needed dose of Christianity into America’s broken culture. And with...

23.09.2025 20

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Trump Scores SCOTUS Win In Bid To Fire Federal Trade Commission Member

President Trump scored another win at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after the high court temporarily agreed he can fire a member of the Federal...

23.09.2025 8

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Exclusive: Election Group Releases 5-Point Plan To Keep Noncitizens Off Wisconsin’s Voter Rolls

A new WILL report offers Wisconsin officials a blueprint on how to ensure only U.S. citizens are voting in elections.

22.09.2025 2

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‘Nonpartisan’ Voter Registration Groups Target Likely-Democrat Voters In Virginia Elections

The Voter Participation Center and Center for Voter Information are targeting likely-Dem voters in Virginia's fall elections.

22.09.2025 2

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The Economist Cites A Study By Literal Antifa To Talk About ‘Right-Wing Violence’

Since the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, legacy media have gone above and beyond to tank what little credibility they had with the broader...

20.09.2025 20

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DOJ Asks SCOTUS To Shut Down ‘Judicial Interference’ With Trump’s Removal Of Fed Governor

The Justice Department asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to shut down lower courts’ “interference” with President Trump’s efforts to...

19.09.2025 4

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Leftists Are Angrier About Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Than Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Failed late-night television “comic” Jimmy Kimmel got yanked from the air Wednesday night for spreading offensive propaganda about Charlie...

18.09.2025 4

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Gov. Cox Has Spent Years Embracing The ‘Trans’ Ideology That Corrupted Charlie Kirk’s Killer

As Utah governor, Cox has regularly embraced transgenderism and its accompanying delusions.

17.09.2025 50

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Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Disqualification Of Fani Willis In Get-Trump Case

Any hopes Fulton County DA Fani Willis had of resuming her office’s lawfare against Donald Trump came crashing down on Tuesday after the Georgia...

16.09.2025 2

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Spanberger Refuses To Renounce Endorsement From School Board Chair Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

'Call me old fashioned, but I remember when we used to be okay with shooting Nazis.'

16.09.2025 5

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In Listening To The Law, Justice Barrett Gives Americans A Peek Inside The Supreme Court

Whether a legal novice or pro, any reader can pick up 'Listening to the Law' and come away with a baseline understanding of how the courts operate.

16.09.2025 20

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‘Rests On A Series Of Legal Errors’: Trump Admin Appeals Court Order Blocking Removal Of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

On Sunday, the Trump administration renewed its request to a federal appeals court to block a lower court order prohibiting the removal of Federal...

15.09.2025 3

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If You’re Not Focused On Fighting Left-Wing Violence, Step Aside

It's past time Republican leaders use every lawful mechanism to crack down on leftist violence plaguing the nation.

15.09.2025 60

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