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Trump judge hands conservatives a victory that looks like defeat

Washington Examiner

Washington Examiner

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July 9, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Trump judge hands conservatives a victory that looks like defeat

This week, the 11th Circuit blocked the higher education provisions of Florida’s Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees Act, the 2022 law restricting how public university professors discuss race and sex. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has characterized the decision as requiring Florida to teach critical race theory. Read the opinion, and you will find []

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Washington Examiner

lean right

· Jul 1, 2026

Republicans can win redistricting fights in blue states. Colorado shows how

This week’s unanimous Colorado Supreme Court ruling rejecting Democratic efforts to ram through a congressional gerrymandering initiative is more than a procedural victory. It is proof that conservatives can win even in blue states when we show courage and fight with smart, aggressive strategy. Initiatives 241 and 242 — designed to sideline our independent redistricting []

AllSides

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· Jun 30, 2026

One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court

On the second-to-last day of Supreme Court decisions for this term, the justices delivered a big win for Donald Trump. But beneath the headline-generating ruling on expansive presidential power, the court gave some indications that this particular president may not always get what he wants – and the three liberal justices may have a few unexpected allies amongst the six conservative justices on the high court.

The Daily Signal

lean right

· Jun 29, 2026

Justices Eye 2 More Election Integrity Cases After Clearing Mail Ballot Counting Case

Although the Supreme Court issued a stinging defeat to President Donald Trump and Republicans in an election integrity case, justices have more such cases in the pipeline. One solidly red state, Mississippi, and two battleground states, Arizona and Pennsylvania, were the focal point of election litigation on Monday. The high court ruled 5-4 to uphold...

National Post

lean right

· Jul 9, 2026

Anthony Koch: I’m a Conservative who wants to win! That doesn’t make me a Liberal

Your 'based' Instagram reel isn't helping us form government

Conservative Review

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· Jun 25, 2026

Democrats Revive FDR Court-Packing Scheme To Rig The Supreme Court

Matching the number of Supreme Court justices to the number of federal circuits is pure partisan poppycock, much like FDR’s failed power grab in 1937.

BingNews

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· Jun 30, 2026

La Cour suprême livre les agences fédérales indépendantes au bon vouloir de Donald Trump, mais protège la Fed

La majorité conservatrice a offert une victoire majeure au président républicain en lui donnant toute autorité sur la branche exécutive, à l’exception de la banque centrale. Les juges lui ont en revan ...

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Related coverage for "Trump judge hands conservatives a victory that looks like defeat": Washington Examiner — Republicans can win redistricting fights in blue states. Colorado shows how. AllSides — One big win and three defeats for Trump in dramatic day at Supreme Court. The Daily Signal — Justices Eye 2 More Election Integrity Cases After Clearing Mail Ballot Counting Case. National Post — Anthony Koch: I’m a Conservative who wants to win! That doesn’t make me a Liberal. Conservative Review — Democrats Revive FDR Court-Packing Scheme To Rig The Supreme Court. BingNews — La Cour suprême livre les agences fédérales indépendantes au bon vouloir de Donald Trump, mais protège la Fed