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.
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.
TikTok ruling will shake up supreme court alliances: Analyst
Congress will ban TikTok unless its Chinese owners agree to sell it, but the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea from the social media platform.
Donald Trump's surprising response to Supreme Court rejecting his appeal
Trump offered an usually diplomatic response to Supreme Court judges.
TikTok Ban 2025 Explained: What Is Actually Happening?
TikTok will make its final plea against a nationwide ban to the Supreme Court today, in a move which could affect millions of users.
Amy Coney Barrett, John Roberts deliver Trump brutal loss in NY appeal
President-elect Donald Trump just lost his best chance at halting his sentencing hearing in New York.
New Republican measure aims to get Supreme Court to end same-sex marriage
In 2022, the Court overturned the nearly 50-year precedent established in Roe v. Wade that enshrined abortion as a federal right.
Justice Alito denying knowing of Donald Trump's appeal "really odd"—Lawyer
The Supreme Court justice confirmed the call with the president-elect but said they did not discuss the hush money case.
Supreme Court becomes Trump's last chance to block sentencing
New York state's highest court declined to intervene in the sentencing in Trump's "hush money" case, which is set for Friday.
Justice Alito confirms call with Donald Trump as Supreme Court mulls appeal
The Supreme Court justice said he was "not even aware" that the president-elect would file a sentencing petition the next day.
Donald Trump skipped key step in blocking sentencing
Criminal defendants are supposed to file an appeal with a state's high court before taking a legal matter to the Supreme Court.
TikTok ban remains popular on eve of crucial Supreme Court hearing
A new poll found that a plurality of Americans support a law that could ban TikTok later in January.
