Supreme Court
The latest on the Supreme Court of the United States. Led by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court is the highest court in the federal judiciary. Justices are appointed by presidents to lifetime appointments and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. In recent years, the Supreme Court has taken on cases that have led to divisive rulings on issues including abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and affirmative action. Current members include: Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Donald Trump reacts to Supreme Court's TikTok decision
The Supreme Court ruled that TikTok's ties to China pose national security risks, outweighing concerns about free speech.
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, but implementation remains in limbo
Political shifts and legal hurdles have delayed TikTok's removal, with Biden reportedly kicking the issue to Trump.
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, sale required by Chinese parent firm
The Supreme Court has ruled to uphold a federal law banning TikTok unless its China-based parent company sells the app by Sunday.
Donald Trump wants court to deny Fani Willis' latest petition: what to know
Trump has filed a response in opposition to Willis' request that the Georgia Supreme Court review the Court of Appeals' ruling disqualifying Willis.
Has Trump 2.0 Learned From Trump 1.0?
Despite all the revelry in the nation's capital this Monday, it is important to be clear-eyed about the task ahead.
Petitions are popping up to stop the ban of TikTok—Will they work?
With the ban on TikTok just days away, some legislators and many TikTok users have pushed for Congress to change its mind.
TikTok ban: Full list of candidates who could buy app as ban looms
Several prominent figures have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok, though the terms of any potential purchase remain unclear.
Everything you should do with your TikTok account before the app is banned
Here's everything you should do with your TikTok account before the app is banned in the United States.
Justice Alito asks if Pornhub has Playboy-style articles
In a session over Texas' pornography verification laws, Alito asked if Pornhub has material similar to old "Playboy" articles.
TikTokers plead for fans to follow them elsewhere as ban looms
"It is reckless to pull an app so many people depend on to make ends meet," one creator told Newsweek.
Joe Biden urges new constitutional amendment in farewell speech
President Joe Biden in his farewell address touched on a number of concerns about the future, including the impact of presidential immunity.
Texas pornography law challengers face tough questions from Supreme Court
The justices heard arguments about whether they should uphold Texas' law requiring age verification to access online pornography.
Texas porn ban faces Supreme Court challenge
The sites in question will be required to use age verification and display health warnings claiming pornography is addictive.
China's RedNote gets half a million new US users as TikTok ban looms
This influx coincides with a January 19 deadline for TikTok to either divest its U.S. operations or face removal from app stores.
Justice John Roberts Isn't the Partisan Hack You May Think He Is | Opinion
President-elect Donald Trump's recent defeat at the Supreme Court tells us important things about the high court.
Full list of Chinese-owned social media apps trending as TikTok ban looms
Chinese-owned apps like Lemon8 and RedNote have started trending as TikTok faces a U.S. ban on January 19.
Will Elon Musk buy TikTok? What we know
With rumors swirling that the tech titan could purchase the soon-to-be-banned social-media app, this is what we know so far.
Supreme Court refuses to hear Utah's bid to take control of public land
Utah sued in August to gain control of 18.5 million acres that is held by the federal government.
Supreme Court declines hearing challenge to Maryland's gun license law
The law, enacted in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in 2012, mandates several measures including background checks.
What is RedNote? Platform jumps to #1 in app store as TikTok ban looms
RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, is often compared to TikTok due to its focus on short-form content videos.
How the Supreme Court sealed Jack Smith's fate
The Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity made Jack Smith's prosecution of Trump much more difficult.
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Supreme Court allows climate lawsuits to proceed against oil companies
Oil and gas companies are grappling with a surge of lawsuits accusing them of misleading the public about fossil fuels' role in driving climate change.
What app will users gravitate toward if TikTok is actually banned?
With the TikTok ban less than a week away, content creators have started looking at their options for alternative platforms.
Steve Bannon wants Amy Coney Barrett off of Supreme Court: "Disgrace"
"Barrett is a disgrace," Bannon told Newsweek, calling her decision to not halt Donald Trump's sentencing "outrageous."
Justice Alito's call with Trump "entirely inappropriate"—legal analyst
"I think the answer about whether the call should have taken place is unequivocally no," Joyce Vance said.
Could Donald Trump just ignore a TikTok ban?
Legal experts told Newsweek that Trump may have at least one avenue to prevent the ban from going into effect.
Trump looms over TikTok Supreme Court hearing as justices remain skeptical
Supreme Court justices appeared to be skeptical toward TikTok's arguments when challenging a law that may result in it being banned.
Amy Coney Barrett sparks MAGA fury over Trump sentencing decision
President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge in his New York hush money case on Friday.
Trump sentenced in hush money case in New York
Trump has been sentenced on Friday by Judge Merchan in New York in relation to the Stormy Daniels hush money trial.
The Supreme Court Should Back the TikTok Ban | Opinion
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments as the platform battles to block a law that could see it banned nationwide starting Jan. 19, unless its Chinese owner divests.
