Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign spending limits

Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates, further unwinding restrictions on the flow of money into congressional campaigns just months ahead of the midterm elections. In the case National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, … Read more

Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports

WASHINGTON — Delivering another major blow to LGBTQ rights, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The court, largely divided 6-3, ruled against two transgender students, Becky … Read more

Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports

Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled states can prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams, a decision that delivers the latest setback for transgender rights. In two of the most closely watched cases of its term, the Supreme Court upheld laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restrict transgender … Read more

Supreme Court Deals Trump Major Losses and 1 Historic Win

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Supreme Court rules on major cases and heat wave hits dozens of states: Morning Rundown

The Supreme Court is set to announce some big rulings on the final day of its term. A heat wave grips much of the country. And Medicaid cuts threaten home care for millions of Americans. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Here’s what to know … Read more

Colorado Supreme Court rejects efforts to put redistricting on the ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday delivered a major setback to ballot measures aimed at handing Democrats as many of seven of Colorado’s eight Congressional seats. The initiatives are part of a national redistricting fight that gained momentum after President Trump urged Republican-led states to redraw their congressional maps. So far, Republicans and Democrats in 10 states … Read more

Man with same name as Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan can appear on GOP primary ballot, state’s Supreme Court rules

The battle of the Dan Sullivans is on.  The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state’s GOP Senate primary in August. The high court upheld a ruling from a lower court judge that cleared the way for … Read more

Alaska Supreme Court says a man with the same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot

JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat and ordered elections officials to place him on the August primary ballot. The ruling came hours after the court heard arguments and … Read more