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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pardons: A Break from Tradition

President Trump's use of the pardon power in the past year has sparked significant debate. Unlike previous presidents, Trump has bypassed the traditional process, raising concerns about the fairness and integrity of the system. Trump has pardoned several individuals, many of whom are his supporters

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

When Leaders Fail: The Struggle for Power in America

Right now, millions of Americans are facing a tough time. About 42 million people might lose food assistance soon. Many of them are kids, seniors, and people with disabilities. Others work but still can't make ends meet. Private charities and some states are trying to help, but the problem is too bi

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Oct 28 2025POLITICS

Wealthy Donors and the Military: A Slippery Slope

A recent event has sparked concerns about the influence of wealthy individuals on the U. S. military. President Trump announced that a friend, who wished to remain anonymous, had donated $130 million to cover military salaries during the government shutdown. This friend was later identified as Timot

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

The Power Tussle: Trump Takes Aim at Independent Agencies

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is in the middle of a big fight. President Trump wants to fire three of its members, but a court said they should stay. Now, the White House is asking the Supreme Court to step in and let them fire these members. The CPSC is supposed to keep people safe

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May 24 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Unusual Move: Trump's Power Play

The Supreme Court recently made a significant decision that has far-reaching implications for the balance of power in the U. S. government. This decision allows the president to remove leaders of certain federal agencies without a valid reason. This move breaks with nearly a century of legal precede

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Apr 30 2025POLITICS

100 Days In: Trump's First Steps in the Oval Office

The 100-day milestone of Trump's presidency was marked by a chat with a news anchor. The conversation took place in the Oval Office. The talk covered a lot of ground. Topics ranged from the economy to immigration, and even foreign policy. Trump's administration has been busy. They've been working on

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Trump's Power Play: Congress and the Courts Take a Backseat

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

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

The Power Struggle Over Federal Funds

The Senate's confirmation hearing for the new education secretary, Linda McMahon, turned into a heated debate over who controls federal funds. Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington, questioned McMahon about how she would handle a situation where the president or a powerful businessman lik

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's Power Plays: A Legal Showdown

Trump's second term has kicked off with a flurry of executive actions. These moves aim to shake up the federal government. From executive orders to funding freezes, the administration is making big changes. Even some federal agencies are being targeted by Elon Musk's "pirate" operation, now backed b

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

How can a law graduate on our most important forms of constitutional power? . A thought provoking question.

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

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