The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. It said that the president can't just ignore laws made by Congress. This is a reminder that our government has three parts: the president, Congress, and the courts. They all have different jobs and powers. The president tried to stop foreign aid. He s
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Rhode Island has stepped in to prevent the Trump administration from halting billions of dollars in federal funding. This decision comes after a group of Democratic states filed a lawsuit against the administration's plan to pause federal spending.
Trump is set to address Congress, a branch of government he has largely ignored since taking office. This speech comes after a tumultuous month where he has flexed his executive muscles, making bold moves both domestically and internationally. Trump has been dismantling government agencies, firing f
South Africa's legal system has a unique challenge. It needs to balance individual rights with the greater good of society. This is especially true when it comes to personality law, which protects a person's reputation and dignity. The current system focuses too much on intentional harm. It doesn't
In a significant ruling, a federal judge in Baltimore stepped in to stop President Donald Trump's attempts to end federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The judge's decision came after a lawsuit filed by several groups, including the city of Baltimore and higher educati
In a surprising turn of events, a group of Trump supporters at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) are pushing for an unprecedented move. They want to change the rules so that President Donald Trump can run for a third term in 2028. This idea is being pushed by the Third Term Project
A recent decision by a federal appeals court has sparked a potential showdown at the Supreme Court over birthright citizenship. The 9th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals chose to uphold a temporary block on an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for certain immigrant children. This o
Money talks, and in the U. S. government, it's Congress that speaks the loudest. The Constitution spells it out in black and white. It's all about the money. Congress has the power to control federal spending. This is a basic rule of the game, written clearly in the Constitution. Presidents can
Vince Vance said this thing yesterday, that the judges cannot check the power of the executive and when he said that it sparked a lot of controversy. This is important because it is a clear statement about the separation that exists between the branches of government. This is a concept that has held
Birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants has been a hot topic lately. Recently, a judge in New Hampshire made a big move. He temporarily halted a presidential order that aimed to change this policy. This isn't the first time such an order has been blocked. Judges in Seattl
