LEGAL CHALLENGE

Jun 13 2025POLITICS

Court Upholds Verdict Against Trump in Carroll Case

A federal appeals court has decided not to revisit a $5 million judgment against former President Trump. This decision follows a jury's ruling in 2023 that found Trump guilty of battery and defamation involving writer E. Jean Carroll. The incident in question occurred in the 1990s at a Bergdorf Goodman department store. The court's decision came after Trump requeste...

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Trump and Xi: A Trade Talk Teaser?

The upcoming week is set to be a significant one for global trade. It is expected that the President of the United States will engage in a dialogue with the President of China. This conversation is anticipated to center around the ongoing trade negotiations between the two superpowers. The world is watching to see if these discussions will lead to a breakthrough i...

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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

Unusual Deportations: The Sudden Shift to South Sudan

The United States is deporting people to countries they have never even been to. This is not a new idea, but it is happening more often. The government says it is because some countries refuse to take back their citizens who have committed crimes in the U. S. But is this really the best solution? Take the case of Tuan Thanh Phan. He was set to be deported to Vie...

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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

The President's Promises vs. Reality

The President, Donald Trump, started his term with big promises. He said he would fix long-standing problems quickly. These included making peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, changing how the government works, and changing global trade rules. However, this week showed how far he is from achieving these goals. The President has been trying to get Russian President...

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May 30 2025POLITICS

Elon Musk's Departure: What Lies Ahead for DOGE?

Elon Musk's time in the federal government is wrapping up. He's stepping down from his position as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency. This move comes after a series of legal hurdles, disagreements with other government officials, and a lack of evidence supporting claims of cost savings or improved efficiency. Musk's departure is framed as the end o...

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May 30 2025SPORTS

Money Talks in College Sports: New Rules, New Challenges

The world of college sports is changing fast. Now, athletes can earn money from their name, image, and likeness. This is a big deal. It means athletes can get paid for endorsements, social media posts, and other deals. But with this new money comes new problems. Schools need to figure out how to make sure these deals are fair and legal. This is where the Colleg...

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May 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Power: A Legal Puzzle

The topic of tariffs has stirred up quite the debate. A court case in Florida recently made waves by suggesting that the president has the power to impose tariffs on his own. This isn't just any president, but Donald Trump, who has been quite active in this area. The case in question was brought by a Florida-based company called Emily Ley Paper, which took issue with...

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May 23 2025POLITICS

Judge Halts Trump's Education Department Overhaul

A federal judge in Boston recently put a stop to President Trump's ambitious plan to overhaul the Education Department. This move was a significant blow to one of Trump's long-standing campaign promises. The judge's decision came after two major lawsuits were filed, challenging the legality of the proposed changes. The judge, Myong Joun, granted a preliminar...

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May 22 2025SPORTS

College Sports: New Rules, Big Questions

College sports is on the brink of big changes. A major settlement is almost finalized, and it's shaking things up. The focus now is on how to make sure everyone follows the new rules. This is a big deal because the penalties for breaking the rules could be harsh. Schools might face fines, suspensions, or even get kicked out of their conferences. The College Sports C...

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May 21 2025POLITICS

The Mystery of the Deported Migrants

In a surprising turn of events, a judge in Massachusetts has accused the U. S. government of breaking a court order. This order was meant to stop the deportation of migrants to countries where they have no connections, without giving them a fair chance to fight their removal. The judge, Brian Murphy, pointed out that the Department of Homeland Security quickly sent e...

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