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The Supreme Court's Power Play: What It Means for the President

December 6, 2025

The Supreme Court's conservative majority is pushing to give the president more control. They might overturn a 90-year-old decision that limits the president's power to fire certain officials. This isn't new. The court has already allowed President Trump to fire many officials, even though a 1935 d

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A New Leader for Arkansas' Biggest Bond Issuer

December 6, 2025

Robert "Ro" Arrington is now the permanent leader of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. This group is the state's largest bond issuer. Arrington had been filling in as interim president since August. He took over after the previous leader, Mark Conine, stepped down. Arrington has been part

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Presidential Powers: A Legal Look

November 30, 2025

The recent debate about presidential authority has sparked some interesting discussions. Some people think President Trump overstepped his bounds when he ordered military action against Venezuelan drug boats. But is that really the case? Let's start with the basics. The Supreme Court has ruled that

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Three Nuns Stand Their Ground in Alpine Convent

November 28, 2025

In a small town near Salzburg, three elderly nuns are making headlines. Sisters Bernadette, Regina, and Rita, all in their 80s, have been living in their old convent since September. They left a care home where they were placed last December. Church leaders are not happy about this. They want the nu

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Why Do Public Transit Agencies Need Lobbyists to Be Heard?

November 25, 2025

In a democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions. But over time, lobbyists have stepped in to push for specific causes. Some of these causes are important, like medical research or environmental protection. Others are more about business interests, like mining or pharmaceuticals. Lo

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Lawmakers Take a Step Forward in Crypto Regulation

November 12, 2025

The US Senate Agriculture Committee has finally shared its draft on how to regulate the crypto market. This is a big deal because it shows that Congress is getting serious about setting rules for cryptocurrencies. The draft was put out by Republican Senator John Boozman and Democrat Senator Cory Bo

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West Virginia's Guard in D. C. : A Legal Showdown

November 11, 2025

A legal battle is heating up in West Virginia. A local group is suing the state's governor. They say he broke the rules by sending National Guard troops to Washington, D. C. The governor's office disagrees. They believe federal law backs up their decision. This isn't the first time this issue has b

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Military Leaders Face Tough Choices Under Trump's Orders

November 6, 2025

The Trump administration has been using the military in ways that raise serious questions. Over the past few weeks, the president has ordered the killing of at least 64 people accused of drug trafficking. These actions might expand to include strikes in countries like Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico

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Tariffs on Trial: Supreme Court Questions Trump's Power Play

November 6, 2025

The Supreme Court recently took a close look at President Trump's tariffs, with both conservative and liberal justices expressing doubts about the legal basis for his actions. Over nearly three hours of arguments, the court scrutinized the president's claim that he has the authority to impose tariff

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Three Nuns Make a Stand in Austria

November 4, 2025

In a small Austrian town, three elderly nuns have made headlines by taking matters into their own hands. Sisters Rita, Regina, and Bernadette, all in their 80s, were moved to a nursing home against their will two years ago when their convent closed due to a decline in the number of nuns. But they we