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Jack Smith Nabbed 639K Republicans’ Donor, Voter Data In Arctic Frost Lawfare

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith seized the personal information of at least 639,000 Republican voters, donors, and supporters as part of his Arctic...

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Calls Grow For SCOTUS To Stop California’s Barfare Against John Eastman

Calls are pouring in for the U.S. Supreme Court to take up and stop California’s ongoing barfare against constitutional attorney John Eastman. The...

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SCOTUS Agrees To Weigh Leftist Group’s Gambit To Acquire DOGE Records

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to take up a major case that will decide whether a leftist nonprofit can acquire records from President...

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Dems Melt Down Over Feds’ Omar Search After Praising Biden’s Mar-A-Lago Raid

“No one is above the law.” That’s what House Democrat Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said after the Biden Justice Department indicted Donald...

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Paramount’s New Avatar Series Forces LGBT Ideology On Kids

Forcing LGBT ideology onto children is not a new phenomenon for Hollywood. So, it wasn’t exactly surprising when Paramount’s latest show for kids...

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After SCOTUS Setback, Trump Renews Bid To Remove Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook

'As President, it is my job to ensure the laws are faithfully executed, including by firing subordinates who cannot be trusted to tell the truth and...

09.10.2026 3

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Report: DOJ Seeking Cassidy Hutchinson Indictment For ‘Lying’ To Congress About Jan. 6

The Department of Justice is seeking to indict former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson for “lying” to Congress about the Jan. 6, 2021,...

09.10.2026 6

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Alaska Campaign Decries ‘Dark Money’ While Using It To Preserve Ranked-Choice Voting

A new campaign finance report shows that much of No on 2's funding comes from leftist out-of-state groups.

09.10.2026 10

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Rogue Judges Handed Major Loss In ‘Unconstitutional’ Scheme To Remove Their Colleague

A 99-year-old federal judge scored a major win on Tuesday in her fight against an “unconstitutional” effort to remove her from the bench....

08.10.2026 6

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‘Ranchers’ Backing SCOTUS Climate Suit Compared GOP To Nazis, Have Ties To Leftist Dark Money

A deep dive into the ranchers backing Boulder's anti-energy lawfare reveals that several of them are radical left-wing partisans and/or hold ties to...

08.10.2026 6

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Here’s Every Major 2026 Ballot Initiative You Need To Know About

The Federalist has assembled a list of the biggest 2026 ballot initiatives to help inform voters of what's at stake this election season.

07.10.2026 5

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In So Ordered, Justice Alito Challenges Americans To Be Courageous Citizens

Justice Alito has spent the past 20 years fighting for America at the Supreme Court. Now, it's time for the rest of the nation to do the same.

06.10.2026 10

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SCOTUS Tackles Colorado’s Climate Lawfare In Kickoff To 2026 Term

Past SCOTUS decisions 'make crystal clear that interstate air and water pollution are matters for federal law unless Congress specifically preserves...

06.10.2026 8

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New Report Uncovers How This Leftist Group Indoctrinates Judges On Climate Alarmism

A left-wing “environmental justice” group is indoctrinating judges on climate-related issues that may appear in cases before their courts,...

01.10.2026 10

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SCOTUS To Hear Major Case On Trump’s Deportation Agenda

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a major case involving a core tenet of President Trump’s deportation agenda. The high court announced on...

01.10.2026 9

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DOJ Brings Complaint Against Minnesota Judges For ‘Pandering’ To NYT About Deportations

The Department of Justice filed a judicial misconduct complaint on Wednesday against several Minnesota-based federal judges for “pander[ing]” to...

01.10.2026 10

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Sen. Hagerty Files Bar Complaint Against Jack Smith Over Arctic Frost Lawfare

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., filed a bar complaint against former Special Counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday for his “serious misconduct” in running...

01.10.2026 10

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Blackburn Takes Jack Smith’s ‘Unlawful’ Phone Record Seizure To Court

'This lawsuit is solely about holding Mr. Smith accountable and ensuring that our nation’s justice system can never again be weaponized against the...

30.09.2026 10

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Supreme Court’s Suncor Case Is ‘Bigger’ Than A ‘Climate’ Policy Dispute

'It's not a fight about climate science. ... It's a fight about whether we're going to allow this maneuver to be what reshapes American society.'

30.09.2026 4

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SCOTUS Overturns Blockade On Trump’s Third-Country Deportations

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday once again shut down a lower court blockade against a key component of President Trump’s deportation agenda. The...

29.09.2026 8

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Jack Smith Seized Nearly 5,000 Checks Written By Trump Donors

Special Counsel Jack Smith seized nearly 5,000 personal checks written by donors to President Donald Trump, according to new whistleblower...

29.09.2026 9

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SCOTUS Issues Final Order Blocking Missouri’s GOP-Backed Map For Midterms

'Given this Court’s two prior orders in this litigation, our conclusion that this was error should come as no surprise,' the high court ruled.

25.09.2026 10

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SCOTUS Restores DHS Program Used To Identify Noncitizens On Voter Rolls

'In light of these provisions, this Court is likely to reverse the District Court’s holding that the federal defendants violated the Social Security...

25.09.2026 10

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DOJ Asks SCOTUS To Stop Judicial Sabotage Of Deportations — Again

The Department of Justice asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to once again shut down a lower court blockade against a key part of its...

25.09.2026 10

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6th Circuit Greenlights Ohio’s Proof-Of-Citizenship Law For Midterms

A federal appellate court ruled on Wednesday that Ohio can enforce its law requiring proof-of-citizenship to vote in the midterm elections. In a 2-1...

24.09.2026 9

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Exclusive: Trump Admin Releases Blueprint To Protect Election Infrastructure Ahead Of Midterms

The 2026 Election Infrastructure Security Plan includes numerous tools and services that election officials can use to protect election infrastructure...

24.09.2026 10

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Court Dismisses Democrat States’ Lawsuit Against DOGE’s Treasury Access

A federal judge dismissed a Democrat-led lawsuit on Wednesday challenging the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to the Treasury...

23.09.2026 10

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For The Left, There Is No Republican Too Moderate To Target With Lawfare

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has earned a reputation as one of the Senate’s most bipartisan and moderate members. But not even that willingness to...

22.09.2026 10

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8th Circuit Orders Missouri To Use GOP-Backed Map For Midterms

'This Court holds that Missouri’s current plan to use the 2022 map in the November 2026 general election violates the Constitution.'

22.09.2026 10

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Media Run Interference For Michigan City Accused Of Prioritizing Islam Over Other Religions

America’s propaganda media have made an awful lot of noise in recent years fomenting worries about a super scary “Christian nationalist”...

21.09.2026 10

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In Public Attacks On SCOTUS, Sotomayor Sinks To A New Low

For her all her supposed concerns about her fellow justices ruling based on what they think the law should be instead of what it says, Sotomayor has...

18.09.2026 10

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Exclusive: Election Integrity Groups Ask Court To Uphold Ohio’s Proof-Of-Citizenship Law

A pair of election integrity groups are asking a federal appellate court to uphold Ohio’s law requiring proof-of-citizenship to vote, The Federalist...

18.09.2026 20

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Justice Barrett Gives First Interview Since ‘Mistaken’ Birthplace Citizenship Ruling

While saying she has 'thoughts' on the subject, Barrett declined to provide her views on Democrat efforts to impose term limits on SCOTUS.

18.09.2026 10

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‘I Would Do It Again’: Rep. Chip Roy Reflects On Years Of Service And Previews What’s Next

'In many ways, I hope [to be] even more influential because I [will] not have the constraints of an election certificate,' Roy told The Federalist.

17.09.2026 10

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John Eastman Asks SCOTUS To Shut Down California’s ‘Politicized’ Barfare

Constitutional attorney John Eastman is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the California Bar’s “politicized” efforts to strip him of his...

16.09.2026 10

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Sports Media Find Arch Manning’s AI Humor More Offensive Than Players Beating Women

The only mistake Arch Manning made in this entire situation was apologizing

16.09.2026 10

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Court Upholds Indiana’s Ban On ‘Horrific’ ‘Trans’ Surgeries For Kids

A federal court sided with Indiana on Friday in upholding a state law prohibiting “horrific” “trans” surgeries from being conducted on...

15.09.2026 10

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Alito Hints Liberal Justices Slow-Walked Dissents To Stop Trump’s Elections Order For Midterms

Alito wrote that the plaintiff states and federal courts — including SCOTUS — 'bear a substantial share of the blame for the rule’s timing.'

15.09.2026 10

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State Freedom Caucuses Chart The Path For Making Red States Great Again

The State Freedom Caucus Network gathered in Dallas over the weekend for a summit to strategize on advancing an 'America First' agenda.

15.09.2026 10

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SCOTUS Blocks Trump’s Mail-In Voting Order Ahead Of Midterms

'The plaintiff States cannot claim the timing of the rule tilts the equities in their favor when they, and courts hearing their claims, are...

15.09.2026 10

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Missouri Freedom Caucus Eyes Judicial Reform After State Redistricting Debacle

'Not only are we going to be talking about judicial reform, [but] we're also going to be talking about implementing an eight-zero map here in the next...

14.09.2026 10

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‘He Set An Example’: Conservative Activists, Lawmakers Remember Charlie Kirk A Year After His Death

'Charlie Kirk was assassinated for one reason — he was successful,' U.S. House Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told The Federalist.

14.09.2026 20

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SCOTUS Blocks Missouri From Using GOP-Backed Congressional Map For Midterms

In a blow for Republicans, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Missouri from using its new GOP-friendly congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections on...

10.09.2026 10

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In A Sane Country, Women Would Rally Around Erika Kirk Instead Of Lindsay Clancy

As the country has fallen away from its Christian roots, so too have its people lost focus on what it means to uphold the true, good, and beautiful.

10.09.2026 10

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College Football’s Clock-Rigging Scandal Is The Perfect Analogue For America’s Broken Elections

Whether it's a sporting event or an election, fans and voters alike are entitled to transparency and fairness.

09.09.2026 10

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Federal Judge Reinstates Missouri’s New Election Map After Kavanaugh Declines To Get Involved

A federal district judge reinstated Missouri’s GOP-friendly congressional map for the 2026 midterms on Tuesday. The ruling came moments after...

09.09.2026 20

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SCOTUS Overturns Blockade On GOP Access To Low-Cost Ad Rates

In a win for Republicans, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court blockade that limited the most favorable broadcast advertising...

04.09.2026 10

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9th Circuit Shoots Down Rogue Judge’s Bid To ‘Defy’ Dobbs Decision

A federal appellate court shot down on Thursday a rogue judge’s bid to “defy” the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision permitting lawmakers to...

04.09.2026 10

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Calls Grow For Trump To Appoint Director To Ensure ‘Accurate’ 2030 Census

A growing number of state lawmakers are urging President Trump to appoint a Census director to ensure an “accurate” 2030 Census, even as the White...

04.09.2026 10

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Kavanaugh Declines To Order Citizen-Only Voting Initiative On Michigan’s Fall Ballot

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejected an emergency request on Thursday to order Michigan to include a constitutional amendment that includes...

03.09.2026 10

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