The Supreme Court is looking at a case that might seem small but could have big effects. Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, had his hair forcibly shaved off while in prison, even though it went against his religious beliefs and a federal law meant to protect them. The big question now is not if the law wa
A deal to end the record-long government shutdown has been struck, but it's not all smooth sailing for Democrats. Eight Senate Democrats joined forces with Republicans to push forward a plan to reopen the government. This agreement still needs final approval from the Senate, a nod from the House, an
The Supreme Court is looking closely at President Trump's tariffs. Experts say this is not just about trade. It's about who has the power to decide how money is collected. Marc Busch, a professor at Georgetown University, talked about this on a podcast. He said the tariffs are really just taxes. An
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that kept same-sex marriage legal in the United States. This decision came after a lot of worry from LGBTQ advocates. They were scared the court might change its mind about same-sex marriage. The court did not take a case from Kim Davis. She is a former Ken
The Supreme Court has decided to tackle a big question: Can states count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day? This isn't just about one state; it could change how elections work across the country. Mississippi is in the middle of this debate. The state allows mail-in ballots to be counte
President Donald Trump recently made a bold statement. He said people who don't like tariffs are making a big mistake. He promised to give every American a $2, 000 bonus. This money would come from the money collected from tariffs. He believes this will show how great his economic plans are. Trump
At an airport in Tel Aviv, a person with a U. S. passport faced a question about their gender. The passport had an "X" marking, which stood for neither male nor female. The border officers were confused. They asked questions, but the person refused to explain. This was a big moment for them. All the
The Supreme Court recently discussed whether Trump's tariffs are legal. The tariffs were put in place using the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to fight the fentanyl trade and impose so-called reciprocal tariffs. The justices seemed skeptical. The government's lawyer even admitted that a
The Trump administration has had a major change of heart regarding tariffs. Initially, they were hailed as a financial windfall, promising to reduce the national debt, support farmers, and even send dividend checks to Americans. But recently, the White House's tone has shifted dramatically. During
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that affects how sex is listed on U. S. passports. They allowed the current administration to require that the sex marker on passports match the person's sex assigned at birth. This change impacts transgender and nonbinary individuals who have been using pa
