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DOJ launches criminal probe into Supreme Court leak that exposed ruling overturning Roe v Wade
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 3: The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on November 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) The leak that exposed the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ), years after the court’s own hunt for the culprit came up empty.
DOJ launches criminal probe into Supreme Court leak that exposed ruling overturning Roe v Wade
The leak that exposed the U.S. Supreme Court's (SCOTUS) draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice ( DOJ ), years after the court's own hunt for the culprit came up empty. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's Washington, D.C. , office is leading the probe, multiple sources briefed on the matter told Fox News on Wednesday.
DOJ launches criminal probe into Supreme Court leak that exposed ruling overturning Roe v Wade
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 3: The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on November 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) The leak that exposed the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ), years after the court’s own hunt for the culprit came up empty.
DOJ launches criminal probe into Supreme Court leak that exposed ruling overturning Roe v Wade
By Stepheny Price, David Spunt and Bill Mears Published November 5, 2026 3:09 PM EST Published November 5, 2026 3:09 PM EST The Supreme Court of the United States building is seen in Washington D.C., United States on February 4, 2026. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The leak that exposed the Supreme Court’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice, years after the court’s own hunt for the culprit came up empty.
DOJ launches criminal probe into Supreme Court leak that exposed ruling overturning Roe v Wade
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's Washington DC office is leading the probe after an internal inquiry failed to identify the source The leak that exposed the Supreme Court's draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice, years after the court's own hunt for the culprit came up empty. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's Washington office is leading the probe, multiple sources briefed on the matter told Fox News.
DOJ launches criminal probe into Supreme Court leak that exposed ruling overturning Roe v Wade
The leak that exposed the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice (Doj), years after the court’s own hunt for the culprit came up empty. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s Washington, D.C., office is leading the probe, multiple sources briefed on the matter told Fox News on Wednesday.
Supreme Court offers support for Catholic preschools challenging state funding requirements
The Supreme Court's conservative majority offered clear support Tuesday for Catholic preschools that claim Colorado's taxpayer-funded program improperly excludes them by unconstitutionally intruding on their religious rights. At issue is whether those private education institutions that deny admission to children of LGBTQ+ parents violate state anti-discrimination laws, and can therefore be denied a generally applicable public benefit.
Supreme Court offers support for Catholic preschools challenging state funding requirements
Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Supreme Court's conservative majority offered clear support Tuesday for Catholic preschools that claim Colorado's taxpayer-funded program improperly excludes them by unconstitutionally intruding on their religious rights. At issue is whether those private education institutions that deny admission to children of LGBTQ+ parents violate state anti-discrimination laws, and can therefore be denied a generally applicable public benefit.
Supreme Court denies Trump admin request to reverse block on segregating 20K California ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court ( SCOTUS ) on Monday rejected a Trump administration request to temporarily block lower-court rulings that denied requests to segregate more than 20,000 California mail-in ballots cast by people it says are likely not U.S. citizens. Justice Elena Kagan denied the appeal on the eve of the midterm elections without comment, and did not refer it to the other justices.
Supreme Court denies Trump admin request to reverse block on segregating 20K California ballots
Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Monday rejected a Trump administration request to temporarily block lower-court rulings that denied requests to segregate more than 20,000 California mail-in ballots cast by people it says are likely not U.S. citizens. Justice Elena Kagan denied the appeal on the eve of the midterm elections without comment, and did not refer it to the other justices.
James Comey faces new DOJ case over alleged national defense disclosure
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Supreme Court begins new term with high-profile look at clean air and federal authority
The Supreme Court launched its new term Monday with a blockbuster oral argument over whether federal or state laws and courts should handle civil lawsuits against energy companies for alleged climate change harms. Eight justices debated for nearly two hours on a key gateway over environmental liability — who decides and where. It was unclear after the public session how the court might rule.
Supreme Court kicks off new term with fresh questions over its legitimacy and its future Original
Supreme Court justices face renewed fights over Trump executive actions as public approval drops to a record low The Supreme Court begins its new term Monday, with renewed public and political concern over their recent rulings, the justices' personal safety and even their future makeup. Chief Justice John Roberts, surrounded by his eight colleagues, will call the court into public session precisely at 10 a.m. EDT with a pair of scheduled oral arguments.
El Tribunal Supremo se hace cargo de la disputa sobre la política de Trump de deportar a los inmigrantes ilegales a terceros países
El Tribunal Supremo concedió el martes a la administración Trump una victoria provisional en su actual campaña de dureza contra la inmigración, allanando el camino para que las autoridades sigan deportando a extranjeros en situación irregular a terceros países mientras los jueces estudian un recurso contra esta política.
Supreme Court takes up fight over Trump’s third-country illegal alien deportation policy
The Supreme Court on Tuesday handed the Trump administration an interim victory in its ongoing immigration crackdown, clearing the way for officials to continue deporting illegal aliens to third countries while the justices consider a legal challenge to the policy.
Supreme Court takes up fight over Trump’s third-country illegal alien deportation policy
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue third-country deportations while the justices consider a legal challenge to the policy. The Supreme Court on Tuesday handed the Trump administration an interim victory in its ongoing immigration crackdown, clearing the way for officials to continue deporting illegal aliens to third countries while the justices consider a legal challenge to the policy.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new congressional map in 2026 election
People gather at the Missouri statehouse in Jefferson City, Mo., to protest the legislature's efforts to change the state's congressional district maps. The Supreme Court on Friday ordered Missouri to use its 2022 congressional map in the 2026 election, blocking the state from using a newer map that could have benefited Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new congressional map in 2026 election
Follow Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new congressional map in 2026 election Jasmine Baehr, Shannon Bream, Bill Mears Fri, September 25, 2026 at 6:27 PM EDT Protesters display 'Fair Maps' sign in Missouri Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Kennedy Center board votes to immediately close main building over safety, financial concerns
Fox News Digital confirmed Tuesday that the voted to immediately close the main building of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., citing safety and funding concerns. President said shortly after the vote that the board agreed "almost unanimously" to close the building for safety reasons and begin the process of reconstruction.
Kennedy Center board votes to immediately close main building over safety, financial concerns
The Kennedy Center board voted to close the main building Tuesday, citing safety and financial concerns. Fox News Digital confirmed Tuesday that the Kennedy Center board voted to immediately close the main building of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., citing safety and funding concerns. President Donald Trump said shortly after the vote that the board agreed "almost unanimously" to close the building for safety reasons and begin the process of reconstruction.
Surrogate who refused abortion asks SCOTUS to intervene as baby could be moved out of Texas
The surrogate who refused an abortion sought by the biological parents has filed an updated brief with the U.S. Supreme Court following an emergency application she filed with the court last week, arguing the case is moving more quickly than expected.
Una madre de alquiler que se negó a abortar pide al Tribunal Supremo de EE. UU. que intervenga, ya que el bebé podría ser trasladado fuera de Texas
La madre de alquiler que se negó a someterse al aborto que pedían los padres biológicos ha presentado un escrito actualizado ante el Tribunal Supremo de EE. UU., tras la solicitud de carácter urgente que presentó ante dicho tribunal la semana pasada, alegando que el caso avanza más rápido de lo esperado.
Surrogate who refused abortion asks SCOTUS to intervene as baby could be moved out of Texas
On Monday, the surrogate and her team expressed fears that the baby may be moved out of Texas earlier than she had expected. The surrogate who refused an abortion sought by the biological parents has filed an updated brief with the U.S. Supreme Court following an emergency application she filed with the court last week, arguing the case is moving more quickly than expected.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to revive strict mail-ballot rules before midterms
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's bid to enforce new U.S. Postal Service rules for mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms, leaving a lower court's nationwide block in place. Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justice Clarence Thomas, dissented, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed the rules could not be implemented so close to the election. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
El Tribunal Supremo rechaza la petición de Trump de reactivar las normas estrictas sobre el voto por correo antes de las elecciones de mitad de legislatura
El Tribunal Supremo rechazó el lunes la solicitud de medida cautelar presentada por la Administración Trump para hacer cumplir las nuevas restricciones del Servicio Postal de EE. UU. (USPS) sobre las papeletas de voto por correo de cara a las elecciones de mitad de legislatura de 2026, con lo que se mantiene la suspensión a nivel nacional dictada por un tribunal inferior.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to revive strict mail-ballot rules before midterms
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's emergency bid to enforce new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) restrictions on mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, leaving a lower court's nationwide block in place. In a brief order, the court said the government was "unlikely to succeed on the merits" for purposes of obtaining emergency relief and had not shown that the legal and practical considerations warranted a stay.
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to revive strict mail-ballot rules before midterms
A large box of pre-assembled mail-in ballots at the Wake County Board of Elections on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s emergency bid to enforce new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) restrictions on mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, leaving a lower court’s nationwide block in place.
Federal appeals court compares Trump migrant detention policy to Japanese American internment
The 4th Circuit joins nine appeals courts in its ruling A Trump administration policy to detain migrants without a chance for release on bond harkens back to the mass detention of Japanese Americans during World War II , a federal court said Thursday. In a 2-1 decision, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the administration's mass detention policy, a major part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda.
Joseph , fiscal de la fiscalía de diGenova, dimite de su cargo en el Departamento de Justicia, donde investigaba los casos relacionados con Trump y Rusia
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Joseph Según dos fuentes que conocen bien el asunto, diGenova ha dimitido de su cargo en el Ministerio de Justicia , donde se encargaba de investigar la supuesta «gran conspiración» relacionada con las investigaciones sobre Trump y Rusia. Fox News Se ha sabido que diGenova había perdido la confianza tanto del Ministerio de Justicia como de la Casa Blanca. Según fuentes que conocen bien el asunto, ya lo habían dejado de lado de hecho mucho antes de que se fuera.
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Prosecutor Joseph diGenova resigns from DOJ role investigating Trump-Russia probes
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Joseph diGenova has resigned from his Justice Department role investigating the alleged "Grand Conspiracy" surrounding the Trump-Russia investigations, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Fox News has learned diGenova had lost the confidence of both the Justice Department and the White House. According to sources familiar with the matter, he had been effectively sidelined well before his departure.
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Surrogate who refused abortion takes fight to Supreme Court as baby's life hangs in balance
A surrogate who defied a California couple's demand to abort their baby after a devastating heart diagnosis is taking her fight to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing a lower court ruling has left her powerless to advocate for the medically fragile newborn. Attorneys for Alaska cardiac nurse McKenna West filed an emergency application Wednesday, asking Justice Elena Kagan to temporarily block a Los Angeles court ruling that declared the California couple the baby's legal parents.
Surrogate who refused abortion takes fight to Supreme Court as baby's life hangs in balance
A surrogate who defied a California couple’s demand to abort their baby after a devastating heart diagnosis is taking her fight to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing a lower court ruling has left her powerless to advocate for the medically fragile newborn. Attorneys for Alaska cardiac nurse McKenna West filed an emergency application Wednesday, asking Justice Elena Kagan to temporarily block a Los Angeles court ruling that declared the California couple the baby’s legal parents.
Rival court rulings leave Missouri’s congressional maps in limbo
People opposing a congressional redistricting plan rally outside the Missouri Supreme Court while displaying the number of petition signatures submitted seeking a statewide vote on the measure. Conflicting court rulings Tuesday left Missouri's congressional map in legal limbo less than two months before the November general election, with litigation continuing over which districts will govern the state's races.
SCOTUS rejects Missouri GOP bid to use revised congressional map in midterms
Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday denied Missouri's emergency appeal without comment, leaving in place the Missouri Supreme Court's ruling blocking the state's revised Republican-backed congressional map from being used in November's general election. Kavanaugh acted alone and did not refer the application to the full Supreme Court.
Missouri AG files petition asking Supreme Court to revive Trump-backed redistricting map
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway on Friday filed an emergency appeal urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the new congressional map backed by President Donald Trump and other Republican leaders to be used in November's midterm election. The appeal comes after Missouri's high court blocked the redistricting map and ordered a statewide vote in November on whether to keep it. Hanaway asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the state high court's decision immediately.
Missouri AG files petition asking Supreme Court to revive Trump-backed redistricting map
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway on Friday filed an emergency appeal urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the new congressional map backed by President and other Republican leaders to be used in November's midterm election. The appeal comes after Missouri's high court blocked the redistricting map and ordered a statewide vote in November on whether to keep it. Hanaway asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the state high court's decision immediately.
Missouri AG presenta una petición para que el Tribunal Supremo restablezca el mapa de redistribución de distritos respaldado por Trump
Missouri La fiscal general Catherine Hanaway presentó el viernes un recurso de urgencia en el que insta al Tribunal Supremo de EE. UU. a que permita que el nuevo mapa electoral respaldado por el presidente y otros líderes republicanos se utilice en las elecciones de mitad de legislatura de noviembre.
Trump's White House ballroom construction gets another lifeline from SCOTUS amid heated legal fight
Chief Justice John Roberts dissented, calling the privately funded East Wing project 'likely unlawful' The Supreme Court has again sided with the Trump administration, allowing construction on the White House ballroom project to continue while the case continues to be litigated in the lower courts. This is a breaking news story. Check back for details.
La construcción del salón de baile de la Casa Blanca de Trump recibe otro respiro del Tribunal Supremo en medio de una acalorada batalla legal
El Tribunal Supremo ha vuelto a dar la razón a la administración Trump, permitiendo que sigan adelante las obras del proyecto del salón de baile de la Casa Blanca mientras el caso sigue tramitándose en los tribunales inferiores. El tribunal se dividió por 5 votos contra 4 a la hora de aceptar la solicitud de medida cautelar.
Trump's White House ballroom construction gets another lifeline from SCOTUS amid heated legal fight
The Supreme Court has again sided with the Trump administration, allowing construction on the White House ballroom project to continue while the case continues to be litigated in the lower courts. The court split 5-4 in granting the emergency request. The decision replaces a temporary order Chief Justice John Roberts issued just hours before a lower-court ruling blocking the work was set to take effect.
Woman accused of defacing WWII Memorial with spray paint indicted by federal grand jury
The woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was formally indicted Friday, Fox News Digital has learned. Melissa Farris was charged on two counts, including destruction of a veterans' memorial and destruction of government property. The Kentucky woman allegedly spray-painted the words "Clean hands, dirty money" in bright pink paint and dumped bubble soap into the fountain at the center of the memorial, according to authorities.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue for now
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily allowed above-ground construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom to continue Friday, issuing a stay of a lower court injunction that would block the work. Roberts issued an administrative stay of a preliminary injunction entered April 16 by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, putting the injunction on hold "pending further order" from Roberts or the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue for now
Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily allowed above-ground construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom to continue Friday, issuing a stay of a lower court injunction that would block the work.
Federal judge blocks Trump administration from restricting mail-in ballots ahead of midterms
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Tuesday blocked the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing part of President Donald Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting rules ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani granted a preliminary injunction preventing the USPS from implementing or enforcing Section 3 of Executive Order 14399 for the Nov. 3 midterm elections, or any earlier federal election.
Un juez federal impide que el Gobierno de Trump restrinja el voto por correo de cara a las elecciones de mitad de legislatura
Un juez federal de Massachusetts , impidió el martes que el Servicio Postal de EE. UU. (USPS) aplicara parte del decreto del presidente Donald Trump que endurecía las normas sobre el voto por correo de cara a las elecciones de mitad de legislatura de 2026. La jueza federal de distrito Indira Talwani ha dictado una medida cautelar que impide al Servicio Postal de EE. UU.
Two Florida inmates die in rare double execution after SCOTUS denies stays
Florida executed two convicted murderers Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected their final appeals, marking the state's first double execution since 1964. The court denied two separate requests for stays in the planned executions.
Supreme Court denies stays for two Florida death row inmates, clearing path for rare double execution
Follow Supreme Court denies stays for two Florida death row inmates, clearing path for rare double execution Robert McGreevy, Bill Mears, Shannon Bream Updated Tue, July 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
El Tribunal Supremo rechaza las suspensiones solicitadas por dos condenados Florida , lo que allana el camino para una doble ejecución, algo poco habitual
El Tribunal Supremo rechaza las suspensiones solicitadas por dos condenados Florida , lo que allana el camino para una doble ejecución, algo poco habitual Robert McGreevy, Bill Mears, Shannon Bream Actualizado mar, 28 de julio de 2026, 6:50 p.m. UTC Agrega Yahoo como fuente de noticias preferida para ver más de nuestras historias en Google. El Tribunal Supremo de EE. UU.
Two Florida inmates die in rare double execution after SCOTUS denies stays
Clouds hover over the entrance of the Florida State Prison in Starke, Fla., Aug. 3, 2023. Florida executed two convicted murderers Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected their final appeals, marking the state’s first double execution since 1964. The court denied two separate requests for stays in the planned executions.
Supreme Court unanimously limits use of gun law used to prosecute Hunter Biden
The Supreme Court sided Thursday with a "habitual" marijuana user who challenged a federal law banning anyone who uses illegal drugs from legally possessing a firearm, a Second Amendment case that tested the limits of restricting gun ownership. The court ruled the law, which was used to prosecute Hunter Biden, was overbroad and improperly deprived the man at the center of the case of his right to possess a firearm in his home.
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