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Checks and Balances Still Matter—Even in a “New World”

April 3, 2026

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week about whether a president can sidestep the Constitution with a signature. Many observers expected the justices to debate a new military plan overseas. Instead, the room buzzed about an older promise made at home—birthright citizenship. A top lawyer argued

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Wisconsin Court Debate Hit by Bad Weather and Last-Minute Health Issue

April 3, 2026

A planned debate for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race faced two major setbacks in less than a week. First, a candidate had to pull out hours before the event because of a sudden health problem. Then, on the day of the rescheduled debate, severe weather forced organizers to delay the start. A tornado w

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New Rules on Drug and Metal Tariffs Spark Mixed Reactions One Year Later

April 3, 2026

A year after big tariffs were introduced, new rules now target drug prices and metals imports. The changes aim to revive duties lost when courts blocked earlier moves. Foreign drugmakers must agree to price cuts and build U. S. plants to avoid steep taxes. If they only move some production, they fac

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Trump Faces Court Pushback on Birthright Citizenship

April 2, 2026

President Trump has been trying to change a rule that gives citizenship to babies born in the United States. He asked the Supreme Court to stop this rule, but most judges said no. The case is about a new order from the president that would ignore babies whose parents are not citizens or permanent r

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Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

April 2, 2026

President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested tha

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What Trump might say about the Iran situation and why people aren't convinced

April 2, 2026

The American president is set to address the nation tonight, claiming the recent military actions against Iran have achieved their goals. He plans to share that U. S. forces have severely weakened Iran's naval power and missile capabilities, while preventing the country from developing nuclear weapo

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Supreme Court Faces Trump’s Plan to Strip Birthright Citizenship

April 1, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this Wednesday about President Donald Trump’s attempt to change the rule that gives citizenship to children born in America. Trump wants U. S. agencies to refuse citizenship for babies whose parents are not American citizens or legal permanent residents

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Mexico Calls Out U. S. ICE Conditions, Promises Legal Action

March 31, 2026

Mexico’s president says the country will file a brief supporting a lawsuit that targets how U. S. immigration centers treat detainees. She also plans to raise the issue with the Organization of American States, which works on human rights. The focus is on poor water and medical care reported b

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A man’s violent act at a Michigan synagogue linked to Hezbollah’s influence

March 31, 2026

A man originally from Lebanon carried out a shocking attack on a Michigan synagogue this month, ending his own life in the process. The FBI now classifies the March 12 incident as an act of terrorism. Police say he drove a truck into the building before firing shots and setting off fireworks, though

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Justice Sotomayor questions why similar cases get different outcomes

March 31, 2026

The Supreme Court recently decided not to revisit a Louisiana murder case where James Skinner claims prosecutors hid important evidence. Skinner, convicted in 2001, argues his situation closely matches another case from 2016. In that earlier case, the same court overturned a similar conviction becau