In the U. S. military, every soldier takes a serious promise. They swear to protect the Constitution. They vow to follow lawful orders. But what if an order is not lawful? Soldiers have a duty to say no. This is not just a rule. It is a crucial part of the military's role in society. Soldiers are n
A federal judge recently made a significant ruling. She dismissed criminal charges filed against James Comey and Letitia James. The reason? The judge found that the person who initiated these charges, Lindsey Halligan, was not properly appointed to her position. Halligan was supposed to serve as th
Portland has become the center of a heated debate about federal power. A judge recently extended an order that stops the government from sending National Guard troops to the city. This decision came after a trial that questioned if the Trump administration broke the law by trying to send troops from
Donald Trump, the current U. S. president, has hinted at running for a third term in 2028, despite the constitutional limit of two terms. At 79, he is the oldest president ever, but he claims to have the best health reports for his age. He even has "Trump 2028" merchandise on sale, showing his inter
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
President Donald Trump's recent moves to use the National Guard in ways that go against local leaders' wishes have sparked a big legal fight. This isn't just about sending soldiers to different states; it's about who has the power to make these decisions and how far the president can go. Trump sees
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
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.
In 1952, a significant legal battle took place. The Supreme Court had to decide if President Harry S. Truman could take control of the nation's steel mills to prevent a strike during the Korean War. One justice, Robert H. Jackson, wrote a powerful opinion. He argued that the president could not just
The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They said that a key part of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is still good to go. This means that around 150 million people can keep getting free preventive services. The court voted 6-3 in favor of this. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices
