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. And they hurt American businesses more than anyone else. Trump has not...
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 Kentucky county clerk. She refused to give marriage licenses to same-sex...
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 counted if they arrive within five business days after Election Day. But th...
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 also talked about how his policies have brought a lot of money into t...
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 their life, people had questioned their gender. Now, with this passport,...
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 future president could use the same law to declare a climate emergen...
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 a Supreme Court hearing, the White House's solicitor general, D. John...
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 passports that reflect their gender identity. The court's decision is ...
The Democratic Party had a rare moment to celebrate after a successful week in key elections. They won big in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, while also securing a favorable ballot measure in California. These victories have put Republicans, including President Donald Trump, on notice. In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill focused on everyday concerns like...
The Supreme Court is currently considering a major case about President Trump's tariffs. If they decide these tariffs are illegal, the government might have to return over $90 billion to businesses. However, this process could be complex and slow. Legal experts say that refunds would go to businesses, not consumers. This could give companies a financial boost, but i...