The 5th Circuit ruled Sept. 4 that Jackson, Mississippi officials did not violate residents’ constitutional rights by providing lead-contaminated water.
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Breaking News Sep 10, 2026Supreme Court Stays Missouri Order, Blocking 7-1 GOP Gerrymander
The Supreme Court granted a stay Thursday, a half hour after briefs were due, leaving Missouri’s state ruling blocking a maximal GOP gerrymander in place.
Breaking News Sep 10, 2026Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump-Backed Missouri Maps for Midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a push to use Trump-backed Missouri congressional maps, clearing the way for the old districts in November’s midterms.
Breaking News Sep 10, 2026Whitmer Pulls Back on Line 5 Tunnel Permits After Court Ruling
Michigan regulators will review Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel permits after a state Supreme Court ruling, and Gov. Whitmer urges a transition off the pipeline.
Breaking News Sep 10, 2026Missouri Map Foes File New Supreme Court Appeal in House Seat Fight
Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map ask the U.S. Supreme Court to block a federal judge’s order forcing the state to use it.
Breaking News Sep 9, 2026U.S. Experiences Hottest Summer in 132 Years
NOAA reports the U.S. just experienced its hottest summer since records began 132 years ago, averaging 74.4 degrees from June through August.
Breaking News Sep 9, 2026Brent Oil Tops $100 as Tanker Attacks Spread
Brent crude touched $100.19 a barrel as US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers and Iran said it attacked ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Breaking News Sep 9, 2026Putin Tells Trump Russia Has No Aggressive Plans for Europe
Putin told Trump Moscow has no aggressive plans for Europe, the Kremlin said. Zelenskyy praised U.S. ideas for ending the 4 1/2-year war.