Saturday, October 3, 2026

The Republic Standard

Founded on First Principles
Section

Constitution

The text, its history, and the long argument over what it requires.

Supreme Court Reviews RLUIPA Challenge to Kentucky Grotto Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed this term to hear Missionaries of Saint John the Baptist, Inc. v. Frederic, a case testing the limits of federal protection for religious land use…

Federal Judge Reinstates Seattle Prosecutor After Trump Firing

A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, ruling that President Donald Trump’s termination of the prosecutor was unlawful.…

White House Cancels $100 Million in Education Appropriations

The White House executed a series of pocket rescissions on Friday, canceling approximately $100 million in education funding that Congress had explicitly appropriated for fiscal 2026. The Office of Management…

Trump Administration Files New Petition on Migrant Bond Hearings

The Trump administration has submitted a fresh petition to the Supreme Court seeking review of whether certain noncitizens detained by federal authorities are entitled to bond hearings. The Solicitor General’s…

Justice Department Argues White House Access Is Privilege Not Right

The United States Department of Justice filed court documents Tuesday defending President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke press credentials for three major news organizations. The filing asserts that entry to…

Trump Bars Outlets, Launches Trump TV Channel

The White House has launched a new 24/7 YouTube channel named “Trump TV,” marking a significant shift in how the administration communicates with the public following the barring of three…

North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Ban On Trans Youth Care

The North Dakota Supreme Court upheld a state ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth on September 17, 2026. The high court affirmed the lower court’s ruling in T.D.…

Three GOP Lawmakers Back Iran Withdrawal Resolution

Republican Dissent Grows on Military Action The House of Representatives considered its sixth war powers resolution on Tuesday evening, marking a significant shift in congressional support for the ongoing military…