Justice Alito pushes back on calls to sit out a major Supreme Court climate case

WASHINGTON — Facing calls to step aside in a major upcoming case involving climate change, conservative Justice Samuel Alito is pushing back, with a Supreme Court spokeswoman saying he has no conflict that would require recusal. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Justice Alito does not … Read more

Justice Thomas hails US Constitution as common bedrock in divided America

MIAMI — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas urged Americans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence not with fireworks or empty platitudes, but by standing up for their deeply held beliefs, with the comforting knowledge that the U.S. Constitution protects free speech and serves as a common bedrock in a society otherwise beset by deep … Read more

North Carolina teacher’s killing reignites scrutiny of Roy Cooper’s criminal justice record in Senate race

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is facing renewed accusations of being “soft on crime” after critics pointed to the January murder of a teacher by a career criminal who had been released after a Cooper-appointed judge reduced his charges and allowed him back … Read more

Justice Department investigating oil market trading, sources say

Washington — The Department of Justice is investigating suspicious trading timed to swings in the oil market, according to two sources familiar with the investigation.  Reuters first reported the trading. The existence of the investigation was first reported by ABC News. The oil market has been volatile amid the war with Iran. Tehran has effectively closed the … Read more

Comey says DOJ must be the ‘guardian’ of U.S. principles of justice

Former FBI Director James Comey said Tuesday that the Justice Department can’t fulfill its role to uphold the rule of law in the U.S. while it also fixates on those who criticize President Donald Trump. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I think it’s really important … Read more

Fetterman weighs in after PA Supreme Court justice apparently splits from Democratic Party over antisemitism

Fetterman slams Democrats’ hatred of Trump Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman sparks political debate by publicly criticizing his own Democratic Party’s intense ‘hatred’ for President Donald Trump during an appearance on Bill Maher’s podcast. Fox News contributor Joe Concha comments on Fetterman’s common-sense approach, suggesting he’s an outlier within the party. NEWYou can now listen to … Read more

Justice Department defends decision to subpoena Wall Street Journal reporters, citing national security

Washington — The Justice Department defended itself on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal revealed it has received subpoenas in connection with a leak investigation into its reporting on the war with Iran, with the department saying it was trying to protect the lives of soldiers who could be harmed by leaks of classified information. … Read more