Supreme Court appears skeptical of LGBTQ conversion therapy bans

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has urged the Supreme Court to block new California laws that mandate thousands of companies to disclose their emissions and their effects on climate change.

Newly released emails have revived scrutiny of President Trump's past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Epstein claimed in these emails that Trump was aware of inappropriate activities involving young girls. In response, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accused House Democrats of leaking the emails selectively to create a false narrative against Trump, highlighting ongoing political tensions.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has presented a case to the Supreme Court, aiming to challenge the legality of late-arriving mail ballots across the United States. This challenge specifically targets Mississippi's law, which allows a five-day grace period for ballots that arrive after Election Day. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for voting procedures nationwide, potentially affecting how mail-in ballots are handled and counted in future elections.

SNAP benefit payments for millions of Americans, currently on hold, may soon resume as the government shutdown approaches an end. The next actions from Congress or the Supreme Court will determine if full payments are reinstated or if delays continue.

The Supreme Court is deliberating on the constitutionality of Donald Trump's tariffs, focusing on the separation of powers and whether he can use emergency laws to bypass Congress. This case is significant as it addresses the extent of executive power in trade policy and its implications for legislative authority.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can continue withholding funds for federal food-assistance benefits for November. This decision comes as Congress approaches a resolution to the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting the intersection of judicial authority and legislative action in addressing critical social support systems.