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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Trade Wars: A Supreme Court Showdown

The Supreme Court is set to tackle a big question: Are Trump's tariffs legal? This isn't just any case; it's a major test for the president's trade policies. Trump has been pushing for tariffs for decades. He finally made it official policy this year, slapping tariffs on almost every trading partne

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Hateful Words Echo Through Portland Streets

A disturbing incident in Portland recently brought back memories of a dark past. A young white motorcyclist, armed and wearing a gun, stopped to shout hateful words at protesters. His message? A call for deportation and a claim of white superiority. This wasn't just any protest; it was a weekly gath

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Small Businesses Fight Back Against Trump's Tariffs

The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear a big case about tariffs. It's not just any case, though. It's about small businesses fighting back against tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. The man leading this charge is Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, a family-run educational toy

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Tech Giant Cisco in Hot Water Over China's Human Rights Abuses

Two U. S. lawmakers are pushing for the Supreme Court to let a lawsuit against Cisco move forward. The suit claims Cisco's tech was used to harm Falun Gong practitioners in China. Reps. Chris Smith and John Moolenaar want the Trump administration to back the plaintiffs. They say Cisco's tech helped

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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's New Admissions Rule: What's Changing and Why?

Harvard University has recently instructed its alumni interviewers to steer clear of mentioning an applicant's race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin in their reports. This new rule is part of a broader shift in the university's admissions process, aimed at complying with recent legal develop

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court Wants Clarity on National Guard Use

The U. S. Supreme Court is currently grappling with a tricky question: What exactly does "regular forces" mean in a law that governs when a president can use the National Guard? This question arose from a case involving President Donald Trump's attempt to send National Guard troops to the Chicago ar

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Politicians vs. Rules: Who Controls Campaign Cash?

The Supreme Court is about to make a big decision. It's not about laws or crimes, but about money in politics. Specifically, it's about how much politicians can talk to their party about spending cash. The case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, could change ho

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Oct 25 2025CRIME

Justice in the Skies: A Pilot's Fight Against a Harsh Fine

In the vast skies of Alaska, a pilot named Ken Jouppi found himself in a legal storm. His story isn't just about a plane; it's about a rule in the U. S. Constitution that's often overlooked: the Excessive Fines Clause. This clause says that punishments should fit the crime, but what does that really

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

Racial Profiling: Is ICE Overstepping Its Bounds?

In recent times, federal agents have been stopping and questioning people who look Latino, raising questions about whether they are acting legally. The Supreme Court ruled 50 years ago that agents can't target people based only on their race or ethnicity. But now, under President Trump, agents are d

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

A Look at Alabama's Controversial Execution Method

Alabama is set to use nitrogen gas to execute a death row inmate, a method that has sparked intense debate. The state's plan to execute Anthony Boyd this way has drawn criticism from the U. S. Supreme Court's liberal justices, who argue that this form of execution is cruel and unusual. They describe

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