Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Jamie Ehrlich, CNN(CNN) The Supreme Court to cell phones on Monday, rejecting a bid by political consultants to open the floodgates for campaign ads and other communications.In a decision that divided the court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh writes that an exception to the ban created by Congress is unconstitutional under the First Amendment -- and that the overall ban should remain in place."Americans passionately disagree about many things. But they are largely united in their disdain for robocalls," Kavanaugh writes. "The Federal Government...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Jamie Ehrlich, CNN(CNN) The Supreme Court to cell phones on Monday, rejecting a bid by political consultants to open the floodgates for campaign ads and other communications.In a decision that divided the court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh writes that an exception to the ban created by Congress is unconstitutional under the First Amendment -- and that the overall ban should remain in place."Americans passionately disagree about many things. But they are largely united in their disdain for robocalls," Kavanaugh writes. "The Federal Government...WW…

Washington (CNN)The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the an Obama-era program that protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the US as children from deportation. The was written by Chief Justice John Roberts and joined by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan, Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor.In penning the opinion, Roberts once again sided with the liberals on the bench in a momentous dispute that will infuriate judicial conservatives who are still bitter that he once provided the deciding vote to uphold Obamacare.The opinion is when the Supreme Court -- bolstered with...…Washington (CNN)The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the an Obama-era program that protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the US as children from deportation. The was written by Chief Justice John Roberts and joined by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan, Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor.In penning the opinion, Roberts once again sided with the liberals on the bench in a momentous dispute that will infuriate judicial conservatives who are still bitter that he once provided the deciding vote to uphold Obamacare.The opinion is when the Supreme Court -- bolstered with...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for several pipeline projects to proceed under a fast-track permitting process but excluded the controversial Keystone XL expansion from their ruling, forcing major delays.Though the case is a partial win for the Trump administration, the exclusion of Keystone XL is a major defeat for a President who made good on a through executive order.A federal judge in May sided with environmental groups, requiring that new oil and gas pipelines must undergo a lengthy permitting and regulation process in order to...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for several pipeline projects to proceed under a fast-track permitting process but excluded the controversial Keystone XL expansion from their ruling, forcing major delays.Though the case is a partial win for the Trump administration, the exclusion of Keystone XL is a major defeat for a President who made good on a through executive order.A federal judge in May sided with environmental groups, requiring that new oil and gas pipelines must undergo a lengthy permitting and regulation process in order to...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A choir of more than 100 people performed without masks at a robustly attended event in Texas at the First Baptist Church in Dallas on Sunday that featured a speech by Vice President Mike Pence.Nearly 2,200 people attended the “Celebrate Freedom Rally,” in the Lone Star State, according to rally organizers, which has seen a severe since easing restrictions. The venue capacity for the indoor event was close to 3,000 attendees, organizers say.Throughout the service, the members of the choir sang at full volume, behind an orchestra. Between songs,...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A choir of more than 100 people performed without masks at a robustly attended event in Texas at the First Baptist Church in Dallas on Sunday that featured a speech by Vice President Mike Pence.Nearly 2,200 people attended the “Celebrate Freedom Rally,” in the Lone Star State, according to rally organizers, which has seen a severe since easing restrictions. The venue capacity for the indoor event was close to 3,000 attendees, organizers say.Throughout the service, the members of the choir sang at full volume, behind an orchestra. Between songs,...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Senior Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander said Sunday that he thinks it would “help” if because it would eliminate political stigma around doing so as the .“If wearing masks is important and all the health experts tell us that it is in containing the disease in 2020, it would help if from time to time the President would wear one to help us get rid of this political debate that says if you’re for Trump, you don’t wear a mask, if you’re against Trump, you do,” the Tennessee Republican, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Senior Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander said Sunday that he thinks it would “help” if because it would eliminate political stigma around doing so as the .“If wearing masks is important and all the health experts tell us that it is in containing the disease in 2020, it would help if from time to time the President would wear one to help us get rid of this political debate that says if you’re for Trump, you don’t wear a mask, if you’re against Trump, you do,” the Tennessee Republican, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor...WW…

Washington (CNN)A statue of will be removed from California's state capitol in Sacramento, state lawmakers announced Tuesday. The statue, titled "Columbus' Last Appeal to Queen Isabella," has been in the center of the California Capitol Rotunda since 1883, when it was first gifted to the state. In a joint statement, legislative leadership called the statue "completely out of place." "Christopher Columbus is a deeply polarizing historical figure given the deadly impact his arrival in this hemisphere had on indigenous populations," the announcement from Senate President pro Tempore Toni G....…Washington (CNN)A statue of will be removed from California's state capitol in Sacramento, state lawmakers announced Tuesday. The statue, titled "Columbus' Last Appeal to Queen Isabella," has been in the center of the California Capitol Rotunda since 1883, when it was first gifted to the state. In a joint statement, legislative leadership called the statue "completely out of place." "Christopher Columbus is a deeply polarizing historical figure given the deadly impact his arrival in this hemisphere had on indigenous populations," the announcement from Senate President pro Tempore Toni G....WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Several Republican lawmakers lambasted Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday, criticizing the Supreme Court’s top member for blocking the that protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the US as children from deportation.a conservative justice who was nominated to the bench by President George W. Bush, sided with the court’s four liberal members to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, an eight-year-old The opinion, penned by the chief justice, maintained that the administration did not follow a “procedural...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Several Republican lawmakers lambasted Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday, criticizing the Supreme Court’s top member for blocking the that protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the US as children from deportation.a conservative justice who was nominated to the bench by President George W. Bush, sided with the court’s four liberal members to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, an eight-year-old The opinion, penned by the chief justice, maintained that the administration did not follow a “procedural...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A high school senior is hoping for a unique commencement address for the Class of 2020 in the – one delivered virtually by former President Barack Obama.Lincoln Debenham,17, a graduating senior from Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, tweeted late Tuesday urging Obama to deliver a “national commencement address” digitally to replace as much of the nation hunkers down at home.“Like most high school/college seniors, I’m saddened by the loss of milestone events, prom & graduation. In an unprecedented time, it would give us great comfort to...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A high school senior is hoping for a unique commencement address for the Class of 2020 in the – one delivered virtually by former President Barack Obama.Lincoln Debenham,17, a graduating senior from Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, tweeted late Tuesday urging Obama to deliver a “national commencement address” digitally to replace as much of the nation hunkers down at home.“Like most high school/college seniors, I’m saddened by the loss of milestone events, prom & graduation. In an unprecedented time, it would give us great comfort to...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — outraised GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham in the first quarter of 2020, according to fundraising reports filed with the Federal Election Commission this week.Harrison’s campaign in the first three months of 2020, while Graham . Campaigns were required to file their fundraising reports for the first quarter, which ended on March 31, with the FEC by midnight on Wednesday.Harrison’s fundraising underscores the high-profile nature of the race to flip a Republican seat in deep-red South Carolina. Harrison, a former chairman of the state Democratic Party, won...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — outraised GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham in the first quarter of 2020, according to fundraising reports filed with the Federal Election Commission this week.Harrison’s campaign in the first three months of 2020, while Graham . Campaigns were required to file their fundraising reports for the first quarter, which ended on March 31, with the FEC by midnight on Wednesday.Harrison’s fundraising underscores the high-profile nature of the race to flip a Republican seat in deep-red South Carolina. Harrison, a former chairman of the state Democratic Party, won...WW…