The Current

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Unsealed The Religious Liberty Ruling Conservatives Still Can’t Agree On

July 15, 2026

An unsealed letter shows Justice Antonin Scalia fiercely defending the Smith ruling on religious liberty, reigniting today’s fight over how far government can reach...

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Billionaire Grabs T. Rex – Scientists Very Nervous

July 15, 2026

A 67‑million‑year‑old T. rex named Gus just sold for $50.1 million, turning a scientific treasure into a private trophy and raising hard questions about...