In 2025, Colorado's lawmakers faced a series of legal setbacks that highlighted their apparent ignorance of basic constitutional principles. The First Amendment, a cornerstone of American freedoms, was at the heart of these disputes. It's surprising that in a modern democracy, elected officials need
In a surprising turn of events, the president is not getting his way. He thought the government shutdown would be over quickly. He believed his tough moves would make Democrats give in. But they haven't. Instead, Democrats are standing firm on their demands. The president is not happy. He's publicl
In a bizarre mix of events, President Donald Trump found himself in a legal pickle over food assistance payments during the government shutdown. Two judges, one from Massachusetts and another from Rhode Island, ordered the White House to keep funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN
The legal landscape for President Trump's tariffs has become a complex maze. The recent court decisions have thrown a wrench into the works, leaving many to wonder what comes next. The tariffs, which were a key part of Trump's economic strategy, have faced significant legal challenges. Two federal c
Students across the United States breathed a sigh of relief as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) decided to restore the status of some international students. This decision came after a wave of abrupt terminations that left many students in a state of uncertainty. The terminations were made
The Trump administration just got a boost in its efforts to streamline the federal workforce. A panel of judges from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a lower court's decision. This ruling means that the Trump administration can once again fire probationary federal workers. The
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially been shut down. This decision came after a lengthy process of budget cuts and restructuring. The State Department will now take over many of USAID's responsibilities. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline foreign aid
In a recent development, the D. C. Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant decision. The court ruled that President Trump has the authority to dismiss members of independent agencies. This ruling came from a 2-1 decision, stating that limits on the president's power to remove executive branch of
things are heating up in Washington. Trump's top officials are questioning the judicial branch's authority. This is happening because the courts are stalling Trump's ambitious plans. These plans include changes to federal jobs and government structure. Officials like J. D Vance, and the billionaire
The head of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, just put out a message that’s big news. He’s worried about officials from both sides of the political game talking about ignoring court rulings. Roberts says this is pretty dangerous and that everyone needs to respect the court’s decisions. He didn’t name
