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Mark Sherman, Associated Press Updated 1:15 pm PST, Friday, December 28, 2018 FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. The Supreme Court term has steered clear of drama since the tumultuous confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The next few weeks will test whether the calm can last. less FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. The Supreme Court term has steered clear of drama since the tumultuous confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The next few ... more Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, AP Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, AP Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. The Supreme Court term has steered clear of … [Read more...] about Supreme Court keeps a lower profile, but for how long?

2018 was not a great year for net neutrality. The Obama-era rules were designed to prevent ISPs and wireless carriers from charging content streamers to access a "fast lane." In addition, the rules block these carriers from banning content that they don't agree with. In other words, net neutrality forces all streaming content to be treated the same. But when President Donald Trump named Ajit Pai as the new FCC Chairman in January 2017, Pai led an FCC vote to repeal net neutrality, and the rules were wiped from the books last June.Since then, lawmakers in several states, including California, voted to make net neutrality the law in those states (although the Trump administration is suing). Net neutrality has turned into a political football and according to CNET, Democrats were unable to garner enough votes to use the Congressional Review Act as a way to overturn the FCC's decision. With the Democrats about to take over the House one week from tomorrow, there could be some federal … [Read more...] about In 2019, net neutrality takes the first step toward an eventual Supreme Court ruling

Washington -- Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from the hospital after cancer surgery, a court spokeswoman said. Ginsburg left New York's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on Tuesday and is now "recuperating at home," according to court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg. Ginsburg underwent surgery Friday to remove two malignant growths in her left lung. Doctors say there is no evidence of any remaining disease. survived pancreatic cancer thanks to an early diagnosis in 2009, and in 1999 underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for colon cancer. Last month she cracked three ribs in a fall at the court. Despite her health problems, Ginsburg has never missed arguments. The court next meets on January 7. Ginsburg is one of the four liberal members of the Supreme Court, and is somewhat of an icon among progressives. … [Read more...] about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves hospital after cancer surgery, Supreme Court says