Shocking Ruling From Supreme Court - Barack Obama's Signature Policy . . . GUTTED
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 2, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 emergency order in 2016 blocking the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, a major environmental regulation aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power plants, according to newly revealed internal memos obtained by The New York Times.
The rare glimpse into the justices’ deliberations showed Chief Justice John Roberts, a George W. Bush appointee, urging the Court to intervene. Roberts and other conservative justices expressed concern that the plan would cause “substantial and irreversible reordering of the domestic power sector” before the Court could fully review its legality.
The memos, dated from late January to February 9, 2016, illustrate the rapid pace at which the justices considered and acted on an unusual request on the Court’s emergency, or “shadow,” docket. The request, filed by several Republican-led states and outside groups, sought to halt the Obama-era regulation before lower courts had completed their review. Liberal justices warned that such intervention would depart from longstanding judicial practice.
The Clean Power Plan, developed by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act, sought to regulate coal-, oil-, and gas-fired power plants to reduce emissions, potentially leading to the closure of many facilities without immediate replacements. Republicans argued at the time that the measure would significantly disrupt energy production and drive up prices. Roberts wrote that without the stay, both states and private industry would suffer irreparable harm from a rule that was “highly unlikely to survive” full review.
Justice Elena Kagan, an Obama appointee, expressed hesitation, noting the unique nature of the relief sought. Justice Samuel Alito, another Bush appointee, agreed with Roberts, warning that failing to issue the stay would threaten the Court’s ability to provide meaningful judicial review.
Within days, the Court issued the 5-4 ruling along ideological lines, temporarily blocking the plan from taking effect. At the time, the Obama White House characterized the decision as a limited setback. However, internal administration officials were reportedly surprised by the speed of the Court’s action.
Georgetown Law School professor and Fox News legal analyst Jonathan Turley wrote in an op-ed that the leak of the confidential memos appeared intended to damage certain members of the Court. Turley noted it was the second major disclosure of confidential Supreme Court material, following the 2022 leak of the Dobbs draft opinion. He argued the latest release was “clearly designed to wound some of its members” and described the Court as looking “increasingly porous and partisan in these leaks.”
The New York Times report emphasized that legal experts have long viewed the Clean Power Plan decision as one of the first significant instances in which the Supreme Court used its emergency docket to limit executive branch power over national policy.
The Clean Power Plan was ultimately never implemented after the Trump administration moved to repeal it. The Supreme Court’s 2016 action effectively paused the regulation during the remainder of the Obama presidency and into the first Trump term. The case highlighted ongoing debates over the scope of executive authority, environmental regulation, and the role of the judiciary in reviewing major agency actions.
The release of the internal memos has renewed discussion about the balance of power between the executive branch and the courts, as well as the confidentiality of Supreme Court deliberations. No official response from the Supreme Court or the Biden-era officials involved in the original policy has been reported regarding the leaked documents.
The developments reflect broader tensions over energy policy, regulatory authority, and the use of emergency judicial relief in high-stakes national issues.
JUST IN: A MAJOR Breakthrough Just Happened in the Nancy Guthrie Case!....
TUCSON, Arizona — May 3, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has received DNA evidence recovered from the Tucson, Arizona, home of Nancy Guthrie, including test results from a hair sample, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
A source told Fox News that investigators collected DNA material from the residence and submitted it to the FBI for further analysis, including more advanced testing. CeCe Moore, an investigative genetic genealogist with Parabon NanoLabs, said a hair sample is unlikely to be part of a mixed DNA profile that investigators have reportedly been analyzing.
“Not after it is cleaned for contamination,” she said. “They have that process in good shape, but it can take some time.” She added of the sample: “I would assume it would be Nancy plus two or more unknowns.”
A spokesman for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told Fox the police agency has been sharing information with the FBI lab regarding Guthrie’s case. “PCSD has worked with the FBI since the beginning of the Guthrie investigation. This is not new information,” the department wrote on X. “The private lab we utilize in Florida continues to share information with the FBI lab & other partner labs across the country. DNA analysis remains ongoing.”
Sheriff Chris Nanos has said that DNA recovered from the scene has not yet identified a suspect in the Feb. 1 kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Earlier in the investigation, the sheriff’s department submitted a sample to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for comparison against its Combined DNA Index System. That search did not produce a match, and authorities later ruled out any connection based on that sample. Investigators also identified a separate mixed, partial DNA sample that was not strong enough to generate a profile suitable for CODIS.
More than 11 weeks after the disappearance, officials say it remains unclear what additional information the available DNA evidence may yield. Experts have indicated that the sample appears to be a complex mixture, likely containing genetic material from three or more individuals.
Authorities have said that at least one contributor to the DNA evidence is male, adding that other forensic testing has already been completed. For example, blood found on the front porch was confirmed to belong to Nancy Guthrie. Investigators also examined a glove recovered about two miles from her home, which they said resembled one worn by a masked individual captured on a Nest doorbell camera.
The glove did not yield a match. Testing through the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System produced no hits, and the sample did not match any other DNA collected from inside the home.
Investigators and the Guthrie family have made multiple appeals to the public for assistance. There is a total reward of over $1.2 million related to the case, including $1 million offered by the Guthrie family for information leading to their mother’s recovery. The family urges anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Savannah Guthrie expressed that her family is in “agony” following their mother’s disappearance during a Today show interview a month ago. “Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony, we are in agony,” a tearful Guthrie told co-host Hoda Kotb. Savannah described the situation that she and her family are enduring as “unbearable.” “And to think of what she went through. I wake up every night in the middle of the night, every night,” she told Kotb. “And in the darkness, I imagine her terror. And it is unthinkable, but those thoughts demand to be thought. And I will not hide my face. But she needs to come home now.”
Savannah has since returned to the show full-time. The case remains active, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public.
BLANCHE BLASTS OBAMA OVER COMMENTS ON TRUMP SHOOTING MOTIVE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 3, 2026
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has publicly criticized former President Barack Obama for suggesting that the motive behind the shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner remains unclear, stating that investigators have already gathered evidence indicating why the suspect allegedly targeted President Donald Trump.
The comments came during an interview on Fox News. Blanche described Obama’s statement as “pretty incredible” for a former leader and said it appeared to overlook evidence already uncovered in the early stages of the investigation.
The shooting occurred outside the Washington Hilton during the annual dinner attended by President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Cabinet members, and other guests. A Secret Service agent was struck but protected by a ballistic vest and is expected to recover. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was taken into custody at the scene.
Federal prosecutors have charged Allen with attempting to assassinate the president and other firearms-related offenses. Blanche stated that the motivation is clear from the evidence collected so far and details outlined in the criminal complaint. Investigators have pointed to writings and social media posts linked to the suspect that indicate hostility toward Trump and his administration. Authorities believe the attacker was targeting Trump and other officials at the event.
In a post on X the day after the shooting, Obama said that while details about the suspect’s motives were still emerging, the incident underscored the need to reject political violence. “Although we don’t yet have the details about the motives behind last night’s shooting … it’s incumbent upon all of us to reject the idea that violence has any place in our democracy,” Obama wrote. He also praised the response by the Secret Service and said he was grateful the injured agent was expected to recover.
Blanche called those comments “disappointing,” arguing they overlook what he described as clear indications of intent uncovered in the early stages of the investigation. He said the motivation is evident from the little bit of evidence already public, including what is charged in the complaint.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing as federal authorities continue to examine the suspect’s background, writings, and actions leading up to the attack. The White House Correspondents’ Association postponed and rescheduled the dinner following the security incident.
The exchange between Blanche and Obama’s statement has added to the broader discussion about political rhetoric and its potential influence on public safety. No direct connection has been established between any specific public statements and the suspect’s actions. Allen reportedly sent a manifesto to family members expressing intent to target the president and Cabinet members. He had donated to Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign.
The developments reflect ongoing partisan divisions over the events surrounding the dinner and the appropriate tone of public commentary on high-profile incidents involving the president. The Justice Department and Secret Service continue to investigate. Further details from the ongoing investigation are expected in the coming days.
Mace, Boebert, Luna Force Reckoning on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 3, 2026
Three House Republican lawmakers — Reps. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Lauren Boebert of Colorado, and Anna Paulina Luna of Florida — have formed an informal group aimed at forcing members of Congress accused of sexual misconduct to resign or face expulsion.
The lawmakers, who have referred to themselves as the “three musketeers,” coordinated with Democrats on resolutions that contributed to the resignations of former Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) in mid-April. Gonzales resigned after admitting to an affair with a staff member, conduct prohibited by House ethics rules. Swalwell resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment, which he denies.
The group is now targeting Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), who faces a House Ethics Committee investigation over allegations including sexual misconduct, dating violence, campaign finance violations, and stolen valor. A Florida circuit court issued a final injunction for protection against dating violence against him in October 2025 after a former girlfriend accused him of threatening to release intimate images. Mills has denied the allegations. Mace introduced a resolution to expel him on April 20.
The lawmakers told The New York Times that the back-to-back resignations marked the first significant moment of accountability since the MeToo-era rule changes Congress adopted in 2018. Mace stated there are still members who need to be expelled and that the goal is to make others “scared.” Luna said making examples of individuals reduces the likelihood of similar behavior.
The campaign has created tension within the Republican conference. The three women have coordinated with Democrats on expulsion resolutions, while continuing to defend President Donald Trump, who was found liable in 2023 for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll and ordered to pay $5 million in damages. All three dismissed the allegations against him.
Earlier, Mace, Boebert, and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene signed a discharge petition that forced a House vote on releasing Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, defying pressure from the Trump administration. Luna has separately referred allegations against Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) to the Senate Ethics Committee. Gallego has denied the allegations.
Mace is running for governor of South Carolina in the June 9 Republican primary. The effort reflects ongoing internal debates within the House Republican conference about ethics, accountability, and the handling of misconduct allegations. House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated he is waiting for the Ethics Committee to complete its work on the Mills case before taking punitive action.
The developments come as both parties continue to grapple with issues of ethics and misconduct in Congress. The informal group’s activities have drawn attention as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 midterm elections.
'FIRED' - Secretary of State Marco Rubio Bombshell Rocks Nation's Capital - Marco Rubio Announces He Has Fired Officer Over Hidde...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 2, 2026
The U.S. State Department has terminated a foreign service officer identified as Daniel Choi after an undercover investigation revealed he maintained a romantic relationship with the daughter of a Chinese Communist Party affiliate that he failed to disclose to security officials.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the internal review, and the termination was approved by President Donald Trump. The decision is the first under Executive Order 14211, signed by President Trump to strengthen accountability within the diplomatic corps.
In footage released by O’Keefe Media Group, Choi acknowledged that his girlfriend’s father was “straight-up Communist Party” and that she “could have been a spy.” He stated, “I defied my government for love.”
Foreign service officers are required to report any close and continuing contact with foreign nationals who may have ties to hostile governments. Choi did not report the relationship, according to the department.
The State Department confirmed the dismissal, stating the officer admitted to concealing the relationship, representing a potential security vulnerability.
Secretary Rubio has taken a hard line on countering Chinese influence within U.S. institutions since becoming Secretary of State, tightening vetting procedures for foreign contacts and expanding background checks for personnel stationed in East Asia and Washington-based policy roles.
Counterintelligence experts have long warned that Beijing uses romantic entanglements, financial incentives, and academic ties to collect sensitive information from U.S. personnel. “Romantic and social connections remain one of the most exploited vectors in Chinese espionage,” said a former senior intelligence official familiar with State Department security procedures.
The State Department declined to detail the internal investigation but confirmed that Choi’s failure to report the relationship violated long-standing security protocols.
Foreign service officers are required to immediately disclose any “close and continuing contact” with foreign nationals who may have ties to hostile governments.
Choi reportedly told the undercover journalist that his girlfriend’s father was either a provincial or federal education minister within the CCP structure, adding, “She could have been a spy — I don’t even know.”
After the video’s release, Secretary Rubio moved quickly to recommend termination, citing national security concerns and the need to enforce accountability across diplomatic ranks.
“This is a clear case of misconduct and potential compromise,” a State Department official said on background. “Every officer takes an oath to serve the United States and to uphold our security standards. No one is above that.”
The case underscores growing concerns within the U.S. government over Chinese intelligence-gathering through personal and professional relationships with American officials.
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The development comes as the administration continues to focus on countering Chinese influence in U.S. institutions.
