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The Supreme Court dismissed a case involving former President Donald Trump due to unpaid fees, with Justice Samuel Alito recused. The case, brought by prolific litigant Dmt MacTruong, alleged misuse of power and constitutional rights violations. Lower courts previously rejected similar claims. The Supreme Courts dismissal concludes the matter, leaving earlier decisions intact.

ICEBlock creator Joshua Aaron sues Pam Bondi, DHS, ICE, and White House officials for violating his First Amendment rights. Aaron claims his app, designed to track ICE agents, was removed from Apples store due to government pressure, potentially setting a precedent for future censorship. The lawsuit seeks a court declaration that the defendants actions violated Aarons constitutional rights.

White House dismisses rumors of firing DHS Secretary Noem amid concerns about Lewandowskis role, labeling reports as total fake news.

Harvard-Harris Poll Reveals Trumps Surprising Lead Over Congress in Approval Ratings In a surprising turn of events, a new Harvard-Harris poll shows former President Donald Trump with a nineteen-point lead over Congress in approval ratings. Despite Trumps forty-seven percent approval, Congresss net negative twenty-one points approval rating pales in comparison. This gap is particularly noteworthy as it comes from Harvard, an institution often seen as leaning left. The poll, conducted between December second and fourth, surveyed two thousand two hundred and four registered voters with a margin of error of just under two percentage points.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on a case that could reshape presidential power, specifically the ability to fire members of independent agencies. This case involves former President Donald Trumps attempt to dismiss a Federal Trade Commission member, Rebecca Slaughter, before her term ended. The outcome could potentially reverse a nearly ninety-year-old legal precedent that has safeguarded these agency heads from political interference. The Justice Department has appealed a lower courts decision, arguing that this precedent is outdated and that independent agencies should be subject to presidential oversight. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling by the end of June, which could impact not only the Federal Trade Commission but also over two dozen other independent agencies.

The Department of Justice blasts Alexandria judges for bias against Lindsey Halligan, accusing them of undemocratic judicial activism. Halligan, appointed by Attorney General Bondi, was stripped of her U.S. Attorney title due to lack of Senate confirmation and court swearing-in. This led to the dismissal of cases against Comey and James, with defense lawyers alleging a political scheme to bypass constitutional rules.

New defense policy legislation, unveiled after a tragic helicopter-jet collision, aims to prevent future incidents around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The bill requires the Pentagon to report near misses and annual incidents, and mandates the use of ADS-B safety system. The FAA is questioned for not addressing close calls sooner, and safety reviews are ordered at Reagan National and other major airports.

Maine taxpayers may have lost millions due to alleged fraud in the states Medicaid program, MaineCare. A whistleblower, Christopher Bernardini, a former billing expert for Gateway Community Services, claims the organization manipulated an electronic monitoring system to bill taxpayers for services never provided. Bernardini criticizes Governor Janet Mills administration for neglecting credible reports of systemic fraud and highlights the potential impact on taxpayers and vulnerable citizens.

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently grappling with a significant case that could reshape presidential power. Former President Donald Trumps attempt to dismiss Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter before her term ended is at the core of the dispute. This legal battle challenges a nearly century-old precedent that safeguards leaders of independent agencies from being removed without cause. The case presents the Supreme Court, with a six-to-three conservative majority, the opportunity to reverse a New Deal-era ruling from 1935, Humphreys Executor versus United States, which has long shielded these agency heads from political interference. The Trump administration argues that this old precedent is outdated and allows for a headless fourth branch of government that lacks accountability. They contend that the president should have the sole power to fire and replace leaders of independent agencies at will, despite existing legal protections. This idea is part of a legal theory called the unitary executive. The Supreme Court recently allowed President Trumps removal of Rebecca Slaughter to proceed, despite lower courts blocking it, drawing criticism from the courts three liberal justices. The case also raises questions about whether lower courts can prevent the removal of executive officials, even if those firings are deemed illegal. The Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling by the end of June, highlighting a significant legal debate about the balance of power within the U.S. government.