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New Hampshire Judge Rejects Pamela Smart New-Trial Bid — 20hPamela Smart remains the only person still imprisoned in her husband's 1990 killing after Judge Jack Kennedy denied her new-trial petition in a 55-page order.

Maya Lindstrom After thirty years it's fair to say the trial evidence and verdict should finally be left alone.

Streisand Condemns Trump Over Kennedy Center Turmoil — 20hStreisand called Kennedy Center naming fights and a planned closure "galling and painful to witness," blaming "one man's name and unchecked ego" after a judge required 30 days' notice for major changes.

Rachel Meyers Requiring 30 days notice before big changes at the Kennedy Center seems like basic fairness to protect its programs and staff.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration DEI Grant Cuts — 17hA federal judge blocked the Trump-era policy to halt more than $600 million in DEI-related teacher-training grants, finding the Education Department failed to articulate clear criteria and did not assess the impact on educators. The decision comes amid lawsuits from eight Democrat-led states and ongoing litigation after the Supreme Court allowed continued cuts during the case.

Chris Dalton The judge was right to require the department to explain its reasoning and consider the effects on schools before cutting that funding.

Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to $750,000 Epstein Fund Fraud — 1dJennifer Percival told a judge the $750,000 Epstein-fund fraud was "to obtain money, which gave me a sense of validation," and brought a $776,031 restitution check to her guilty plea.

Sam Okafor I don't buy the validation excuse at all, sounds like she just wanted the money and got caught.

Argentina Court Suspends Sea Lion Oil Project Near Falklands — 1dJudge Mariel Borruto barred Rockhopper and Navitas from any material actions on Sea Lion, 220 km north of the Falklands, until an Argentine environmental review.

Marcus Bell Argentina's court is right to pause this until a full environmental review is done.

Aaron Judge Removed With Leg Tightness — 3dThe Yankees are closely watching Aaron Judge following his return from a 100-day IL stint with a rib fracture, as he has looked rusty at the plate but remains a focal point for late-season momentum. He sparked an 8-3 win by belting a three-run homer against the Twins, continuing to stack strong numbers and a historic OPS against Minnesota.

Judge Condemns Utah Parents After Toddler Dies Following Months of Neglect — 19hA Utah couple has been sentenced to consecutive prison terms after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the death of their 18-month-old daughter, Ruby Marie Murray. Carrie Mari… — by Andrew Powell

Courts Block Trump USPS Mail-Ballot Rules — 4dTrump-appointed Judge Carl Nichols blocked USPS mail-ballot rules late Sunday, ruling the agency lacks statutory authority ahead of the November 3 midterms.

Reader The Constitution as originally written says nothing about mail in ballots. Vote in person...sign the registry and show ID...

Judge Rules DHS Illegally Ordered FEMA Halving — 6dA federal judge ruled that DHS unlawfully ordered FEMA to slash its workforce by about half, overstepping FEMA’s authority and jeopardizing disaster-response capacity. The decisions, led by Judge Susan Illston, found a lack of reasoned decision-making and said remedies will be addressed in a separate ruling, with unions criticizing the plan as unlawful and former leadership tied to the actions.

Sam Okafor Unions were right to fight these cuts. Disaster response shouldn't be decided by overreach like this.

Duterte Ordered to Appear in Person at ICC Fitness Hearing — 2dICC judges ordered 81-year-old Rodrigo Duterte to appear in person at a September 16, 2026 fitness hearing, his first since transfer to The Hague in March 2025.

Elena Vasquez At 81, Duterte should be allowed to attend this fitness hearing by video instead of traveling to The Hague.

Texas and Alabama Set Executions as Georgia Stays One — 2dA Georgia judge halted Stacey Humphreys' execution late Tuesday while Texas still plans to execute LeJames Norman Wednesday—its first since passing 600 modern-era executions.

Judge Blocks Trump Kennedy Center Name; Board Closes Facilities — 3dThe Kennedy Center is embroiled in a legal battle over whether to inscribe current President Donald J. Trump’s name on its exterior, with a court ruling that Congress must authorize any renaming and opposition from Rep. Joyce Beatty and others. Facing financial strain, the board is weighing ten inscription options that credit or thank Trump for fundraising and support as it moves toward a vote on language for the renovation-bound facade.

Yankees activate Aaron Judge after three months on injured list — Sep 8, 2026

Yankees activate Aaron Judge after three-month layoffSports — Sep 8, 2026

Judge Blocks Loyalty Questions Across 70,000 Federal Jobs — 6dA federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal job applicants to answer loyalty questions about President Donald Trump, ruling the practice likely violated free-speech rights and the merit-based, nonpartisan civil service. The injunction affects more than 70,000 postings, with unions arguing the questions politicized hiring, while the administration contends the questions were voluntary and not about loyalty.

Tom Gallagher Blocking these questions for 70,000 jobs prevents one more way to politicize the civil service.

Archaeologists uncover 4,300-year-old tomb of ancient judge near Cairo — Sep 9, 2026

Derek Foss The location near Cairo suggests it could tie into early dynastic records we already have on ancient administration.

Former UFC champ says Michael Page needs live feed of judges’ scorecards — Sep 8, 2026

Judge Shields Catholic Providers From Illinois Suicide Law — 6dA federal judge temporarily shields Catholic entities, including the Archdiocese of Chicago and two Religious Sisters, from Illinois’s physician-assisted suicide law as litigation proceeds, delaying enforcement against them while allowing the policy to take effect elsewhere. Proponents say the law expands autonomy and provides end-of-life options, while Catholic groups warn it coerces conscience and threatens vulnerable patients, prompting ongoing legal challenges.

Elena Vasquez The law should apply evenly so patients get real choices at the end without special carve-outs for any group.

Judges Block Federal Grazing Limits in Montana, OregonEnvironment — Sep 8, 2026A string of court rulings blocked or delayed the BLM’s attempts to remove or restrict grazing by American Prairie’s 900-plus bison on public lands, keeping them on current allotments while the broader dispute over how livestock is defined under the Taylor Grazing Act unfolds. Separately, a federal judge in Oregon blocked grazing in designated sage grouse research areas, ruling the 2025 plan failed to adequately address environmental protections and wilderness characteristics.

Judge blocks Trump's second birthright citizenship order, citing Supreme Court ruling — Sep 3, 2026

Nicole Hardy This will keep bouncing through the courts for years, but the 14th Amendment language seems pretty clear to me.

Nicki Minaj declares faith as SBA names her as judge in Million Dollar Pitch CompetitionGood News — Sep 7, 2026Christina Ryan Claypool and other believers share accounts of finding forgiveness and strength through faith after hidden pain and loss.

Kosovo court to deliver verdict in trial of four ex-KLA leaders — 4dThe Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague will deliver the verdict in the case against the Kosovo Liberation Army leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi, and Rexhep Selimi on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to 1998-99, with a decision expected on September 16. A panel of four international judges will determine guilt or innocence after a lengthy trial, a development with wide implications for Kosovo, the EU, and regional dynamics.

Judge upholds Minnesota's AI nudification ban as xAI's lawsuit continues — Sep 4, 2026Federal judges again rejected Elon Musk’s xAI bid to block Minnesota’s AI nudification law, allowing the statute banning non-consensual nudified images to remain in effect while the lawsuit proceeds. Rulings cited lack of irreparable harm, strong public interest, and bipartisan legislative support for the law as reasons to deny the injunction.

Sam Okafor If xAI thinks blocking nudify features is such a burden, maybe they shouldn't have built that capability into the product in the first place.

Judge rules Sinema can be sued under North Carolina's homewrecker law — Sep 5, 2026A North Carolina judge ruled that Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under the state's alienation-of-affection law for her relationship with a member of her security detail, rejecting arguments that she had no state connection. The case, brought by the ex-wife of Sinema’s bodyguard, hinges on text messages Sinema sent while the guard was in North Carolina and alleges a pattern of interference and sexual misconduct related to Sinema’s involvement with the man.

Sam Okafor Wild that these old alienation-of-affection laws are still on the books, but if the texts show what's alleged, that's a legitimate legal question.

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