A federal appeals court ruled 2–1 on July 24 that federal law overrides a key part of a Texas social media law that requires platforms to monitor and filter material deemed harmful to minors. A provision in the state law … Continue reading Fifth Circuit blocks key part of Texas social media law aimed at protecting minors

I was going through my smartphone to clear out old photos and happened upon one I took near the University of the District of Columbia on June 6, 2020. It shows a young, masked woman with a shaved head standing … Continue reading The idiocy of the COVID era summed up in a photograph

Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on NewsX World in India on July 23, 2026, to analyze the ongoing legal battle involving social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate. At the time of the broadcast, the brothers were in U.S. federal … Continue reading Vadum discusses Tate brothers’ UK extradition fight and Rubio comments on NewsX World

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled 2–1 on July 23 that a federal district court has authority to hear a Georgetown academic’s challenge to his detention by immigration authorities. The ruling appears to create a split … Continue reading Appeals court creates circuit split allowing district courts to block deportations

Republicans on a congressional task force accused the American Bar Association (ABA) of using its role as the nation’s sole law school accreditor to impose allegedly discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Their statements were aired at a public … Continue reading House Republicans say ABA is pushing DEI on law schools

On July 21, 2026, (July 22 in India) NewsX World’s international news program World Report, aired a segment examining New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s latest comments on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussion came amid reports that Netanyahu … Continue reading NewsX World covers Mamdani’s backtrack on Netanyahu arrest threat; Vadum calls it a necessary retreat from overreach

I like the German word schadenfreude. It refers to the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction derived from another person’s misfortune. It’s a feeling commonly experienced when villains get punished. It’s a delightful loanword to use when commenting on bad people. I … Continue reading The joy of anticipatory schadenfreude, a.k.a. schadenvorfreude

A court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle who was fired by the Trump administration filed suit on July 21 against the government to prevent his removal from the post. Although the Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has fired several … Continue reading Seattle federal prosecutor appointed by judges sues over firing by Trump administration

A federal appeals court in Washington ruled on July 21 against White House trade advisor Peter Navarro, upholding his criminal conviction for contempt of Congress. A federal jury convicted Navarro in 2023 on two misdemeanor counts of contempt of Congress … Continue reading Federal appeals court rejects Trump advisor Navarro’s appeal of Jan. 6 contempt conviction

A federal appeals court voted to rehear a constitutional challenge to a federal law that prevents felons from possessing guns, weeks after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said he hoped a lower court would consider the law’s constitutionality. The July … Continue reading Fifth Circuit to rehear drug trafficker’s Second Amendment challenge

A federal judge on July 20 threw out the Trump administration’s challenge to a series of so-called sanctuary laws and policies in Minnesota that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The decision leaves in place sanctuary-style laws and policies in … Continue reading Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Minnesota sanctuary policies

The U.S. Supreme Court on July 20 agreed to hear the appeal of an Alaska pilot whose small airplane was seized for attempting to haul beer into a so-called dry jurisdiction where alcohol is banned. The court’s decision in Jouppi … Continue reading Supreme Court to decide if plane can seized over 6-pack of beer

A commentator says the Hawaii Supreme Court has once again issued a ruling that defiantly rejects at least the spirit of binding, nationwide precedent that has been handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Carrie Severino of JCN (a.k.a. Judicial … Continue reading Hawaii Supreme Court and the Spirit of Aloha

Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on NewsX World late at night on July 18, 2026 (July 19 in India) to analyze the arrest of social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami, Florida, by U.S. Marshals on a British … Continue reading Vadum talks Andrew Tate arrest, Cuba freeing political prisoner artist, on NewsX World

Investigative reporter Matthew Vadum appeared on India’s Times Now on July 17, 2026 (July 18 in India) for a discussion on the rapidly intensifying military confrontation between the United States and Iran. The anchor (possibly Amita Wadhwa) hosted two connected … Continue reading Vadum discusses intensifying conflict between the US and Iran

On July 18, 2026, investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on Al Qahera News, one of Egypt’s leading 24-hour news channels, to discuss the rapidly escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, including recent Iranian attacks on Kuwait and the … Continue reading Vadum on Egyptian TV to discuss rising Iran tensions

An electoral integrity watchdog asked the U.S. Supreme Court on July 17 to force Hawaii to disclose a complete statewide voter registration list that the state previously declined to produce. The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) states that the public … Continue reading Watchdog group asks Supreme Court to compel Hawaii to provide voter rolls in transparency dispute

Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared July 17, 2026, on Cairo-based QNews, an English-language network, discussing U.S. political dynamics amid the Iran conflict, President Donald Trump’s recent address, congressional budget/funding debates, and election security. The anchor was Mark Somers. Vadum said … Continue reading Vadum talks Iran war on Egyptian TV

A federal appeals court on July 17 struck down New Jersey’s ban on so-called assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled 8–7 that the … Continue reading Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey’s ‘assault weapon’ ban

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued two major election law rulings that are likely to help Republicans in the midterm elections this November, experts say. The rulings, which affect campaign spending limits and redistricting, could affect control of the U.S. … Continue reading Supreme Court’s election law rulings may help Republicans, experts say