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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Dilemma: Trump's Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court is in a tough spot. They have to decide if President Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook right away. But they seem hesitant. They might not give a clear answer on whether Trump has a good reason to remove her or if he even has the power to do so. Instead, the justice

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

US Politics and Beyond: A Quick Look at What's Happening

The US is buzzing with political drama, and it's not just about the big elections coming up. In Minneapolis and Portland, tensions are high after shootings involving immigration agents. People are protesting, demanding answers and changes. The White House is sticking by the agents, but not everyone

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Dec 14 2025POLITICS

The Fed's Future: Can It Stay Independent?

The Supreme Court is currently examining whether President Trump can dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This case is part of a larger discussion about presidential power and the independence of federal agencies. In a related case, the court is considering Trump's firing of Rebecca Slaughte

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court Weighs Big Tariff Debate

The Supreme Court is currently looking into whether the president can impose tariffs on almost every country using a law meant for emergencies. This is a big deal because it's about how much power the president has and how it affects trade. The president has been using a law from 1977, called IEEPA

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Big Decisions Ahead: Supreme Court Takes on Trump's Moves

The Supreme Court is about to dive into some big cases that could change how much power the president has. Starting in October, they will look at whether President Trump can do things like put tariffs on imports and fire people from important jobs like the Federal Reserve. These cases could have hug

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

When Power Gets Out of Hand

The President of the United States has a big job. They rely on a team of helpers to get things done. These helpers are part of the executive branch and have a lot of power. But they have to answer to the President, who ultimately answers to the people. This is how the system is designed to work, wit

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Early Orders: Power and Limits

On his first day in office, President Trump signed several executive orders, including controversial ones like pardons for the January 6th riots and delaying the TikTok ban. While these orders aim to shape policies in areas like immigration and the economy, their power isn’t unlimited. Executive or

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

How Presidents Use Executive Orders: Understanding Trump's Power Play

Ever wondered how presidents can make big changes quickly? Enter executive orders – tools that help them manage the government without waiting for Congress. Let's dive into how they work and how Donald Trump is using them. First off, what are these orders? Simply put, they're like instructions from

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Why Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban Might Stick

In his final days in office, President Joe Biden made a big move to protect the environment. He blocked new oil and gas drilling in large parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. This ban covers more than 625 million acres of federal waters. Some people think this decision might be tough

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