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Alaska's Mental Health Crisis: A System in Need of Urgent Fixes

December 21, 2025

Alaska's mental health system is in a state of emergency. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is underfunded and overwhelmed. This leaves many Alaskans in a tough spot. They need mental health treatment but can't get it. Some are stuck in jail. Others are left on the streets. This is not okay. T

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A Judge's Call: Why Alina Habba Can't Lead New Jersey's U. S. Attorney's Office

December 1, 2025

A federal appeals court made a big decision. They said Alina Habba can't be the acting U. S. attorney in New Jersey. She used to be President Trump's personal lawyer. The court said her appointment was not right. They think she broke a law called the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Three men facing c

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Trump's Legal Loss: A Costly Lesson in Courtroom Tactics

November 27, 2025

A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has left former President Donald Trump and his legal team facing a hefty price tag. The court upheld a nearly $1 million penalty against Trump and his attorneys for what was deemed "frivolous" legal action. This case revolves around a lawsuit Trump filed ag

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A Judge's Clever Move to Protect Babies' Rights

July 12, 2025

A judge in New Hampshire has found a smart way to stop a controversial executive order. The order, issued by Donald Trump, aims to change birthright citizenship. The judge didn't use the usual method to block the order. Instead, he used a class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit covers babies born in all

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The Supreme Court's Green Light for Big Oil

June 20, 2025

The Supreme Court recently made a decision that has raised eyebrows. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, known for her liberal views, voiced her disapproval. She argued that the court's ruling seemed to favor big businesses, particularly those in the fuel industry. The court had sided with fuel produc

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The High Court's Stance on Youth Gender Care

June 18, 2025

The Supreme Court has made a significant ruling that has sparked intense debate. They have supported a Tennessee law that stops minors from getting gender-affirming care. This decision has divided the nation, with half of the states backing similar bans and the other half allowing such treatments. T

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Court Ruling on Transgender Care Sparks Debate

June 18, 2025

The highest court in the land has made a significant decision that has left many people talking. The court has given the green light to a Tennessee law that restricts gender-affirming care for young people who are transgender. This move has been seen as a big step backward for transgender rights, wi

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New York's Abortion Coverage Rule Faces Fresh Scrutiny

June 16, 2025

The Supreme Court has stepped in to review a New York state rule that mandates employers to include abortion coverage in their health plans. This isn't the first time the court has weighed in on this issue. The court has asked a lower court to re-examine the case, considering a recent decision that

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The Tariff Tug-of-War: A Legal Battle Over Trump's Trade Policies

June 2, 2025

The legal battle over Trump's tariffs took a dramatic turn. A federal appeals court stepped in to temporarily halt a lower court's decision. This move temporarily reinstated the tariffs that Trump had imposed under emergency powers. The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit made this dec

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Trade Talks: The Tariff Tussle Continues

June 2, 2025

The recent court ruling that deemed many of Trump's tariffs illegal has not shaken his team's resolve. The top economic advisors are clear that tariffs are here to stay. This stance could lead to a showdown with China and other nations. The administration is ready to use other legal means to push