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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Guinea's New Leader: What's Next?

Guinea's Supreme Court has given the green light to Mamady Doumbouya's big win in the recent election. This means the former military leader, who took control in a 2021 coup, is now set to be president for the next seven years. The court also noted that the runner-up, Abdoulaye Yero Balde, decided

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Justice Roberts Ends Year With a Puzzle

Chief Justice John Roberts wrapped up the Supreme Court's 2025 report with a quote from Calvin Coolidge, the 30th U. S. president. Coolidge, known for his quiet demeanor and conservative fiscal policies, spoke these words in 1926. He was celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Indepe

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

Supreme Court Drama: When Judges Clash Over Research Funds

In 2025, the Supreme Court made a lot of decisions that upset many people. But one case stood out, not just for its impact, but for the harsh words exchanged between judges. The case, NIH v. American Public Health Association, was about cutting research funds. These funds supported important studies

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Troops Heading Home: What’s Next for Chicago, L. A. , and Portland?

President Donald Trump has decided to pull National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled that the president can only send troops in special cases. The court said Trump didn’t have the right authority to use the National Guard for local p

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Trump Pulls Troops from Three Cities

President Trump recently declared his intention to withdraw National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He claimed that crime rates in these cities had dropped because of the troops' presence. However, he also hinted that the troops might return if crime rates were to rise again.

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Brazil's Ex-Highway Chief Nabbed in Paraguay After Bold Escape Bid

Brazil's highest court made a big move. They decided to lock up Silvinei Vasques, the former head of the federal highway police. He was caught in Paraguay trying to skip town. Vasques was on the run after breaking his court-ordered ankle monitor. This guy was no small fish. He was sentenced to over

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Justice Kavanaugh's Unexpected Move on Immigration Enforcement

Justice Brett Kavanaugh recently added a significant footnote to a Supreme Court opinion. This footnote stated that federal officers should not make immigration stops or arrests based on race or ethnicity. This statement was not directly related to the case but was seen as a response to criticism.

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Dec 24 2025RELIGION

The Ten Commandments in Schools: A Legal Battle

In recent years, the debate over the Ten Commandments in public schools has heated up. Several states have tried to make it mandatory to display these religious principles in classrooms. Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas have already passed laws to this effect, but these laws have faced legal challenge

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court Limits Trump's National Guard Deployment

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They said President Trump can't just send the National Guard to Chicago to help federal immigration agents. The court ruled that Trump didn't have the legal power to do this. This decision was a big loss for Trump. He believed he could send troops to

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Big Win: Tesla's $139 Billion Pay Package Back in Play

The Delaware Supreme Court has made a big decision. They said Elon Musk's huge pay deal with Tesla is back on. This deal was first made in 2018. A lower court had said it was not fair. But the higher court disagreed. They said Musk should not be left without pay for his work over six years. The pay

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