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Sep 28 2025POLITICS

What Does It Mean to Be an American?

The U. S. Supreme Court is looking at a big question: Should everyone born in the U. S. automatically be a citizen? Right now, the 14th Amendment says yes, but some want to change that. If the Supreme Court says no, things could get complicated. Kids born to parents who aren't citizens might not ge

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Sep 25 2025SCIENCE

Hidden History: Coins Reveal Forgotten Jewish Revolt

In a surprising find, archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a stash of ancient coins near the site of Jesus' ministry. The discovery happened at Hukok, a kibbutz in northern Israel, close to Capernaum, where Jesus is believed to have spent a lot of time. These coins, though, are much younger than

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Sep 20 2025POLITICS

Venezuelans' US Protections: A Legal Tug-of-War

The Trump administration is once again at the supreme court's doorstep, this time seeking to end protections for Venezuelans living in the US. The request comes after a federal judge ruled that the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, overstepped her authority by trying to end these protections

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Sep 18 2025POLITICS

Fed Governor Lisa Cook: A Legal Battle Over Firing

The Trump administration made a bold move, asking the Supreme Court to step in and allow the firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This request came right after Cook took part in a Fed meeting where they decided to lower interest rates. The administration's argument? They believe the courts

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Sep 12 2025POLITICS

Bolsonaro's Legal Battle: A Closer Look at the Coup Allegations

In a significant legal development, Brazil's Supreme Court has declared that former president Jair Bolsonaro is responsible for orchestrating a plan to overthrow the government. The court's decision came after a majority of the judges agreed on his guilt. However, not all judges were in agreement, a

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Sep 11 2025POLITICS

A Transgender Student's Fight for Fairness in South Carolina

In a recent move, the Supreme Court allowed a transgender ninth-grader in South Carolina to keep using the boys' bathroom at his school. This decision came after the court rejected a request from state officials to pause a lower court's ruling that had temporarily blocked a state policy restricting

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Aug 12 2025SPORTS

Jon Gruden's Legal Victory: What It Means for Workers Everywhere

Jon Gruden just scored a big win in his fight against the NFL. The Nevada Supreme Court said his case can go to trial instead of being pushed into private arbitration. This is a huge deal because it sets a precedent for other workers who might be stuck in unfair arbitration processes. The court rul

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Aug 07 2025POLITICS

Money and Politics: A Messy Mix in America

Money has always played a big role in American politics, but things might be about to get even messier. The Supreme Court is looking at a case that could change how much political parties can spend on campaigns together with candidates. This case is important because it could make the already compli

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Winning Streak: What's Happening to the Education Department?

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They let the Trump administration fire about 1, 400 workers from the Education Department. These workers did important jobs. They gave money to schools and students. They also made sure everyone's rights were protected. Now, a lot of that work will sto

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Jul 15 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Unusual Move: What It Means for Education

The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They allowed the Trump administration to fire around 1, 400 Education Department employees. These workers handled important tasks. They gave money to schools and students. They also protected civil rights and access for people with disabilities.

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