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Court Expansion Threatens Stability, but a Bipartisan Deal Could Save It
As fears of court-packing escalate, a governance expert proposes a constitutional amendment to lock in 11 justices, offe
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Tennessee Guard Fatally Shoots Armed Man During Trump Task Force Patrol
Tennessee National Guard soldiers fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson in Memphis early Sunday during a patrol for Pre
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The Roberts Court's Assault on Democracy: Three Reforms to Restore Independence
The Supreme Court's right-wing majority is eroding democratic norms. Three reforms—term limits, ethics rules, and court
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Trump’s Midterm Strategy: Fear, Fraud Claims, and a Potential Constitutional Crisis
President Trump is intensifying fear-mongering and voter suppression tactics ahead of the midterms, with allies warning
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Interior Secretary Burgum Confirms No-Bid Contractor for Lincoln Memorial Pool Repair
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs will go to Green Water Solutions,
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Indiana's Execution Secrecy: A First Amendment Challenge
The Seventh Circuit ruled against press access to Indiana executions, citing dignity. Dissenters and advocates say it's
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Trump's Feud with Senate GOP Hands Democrats a Strategic Opening
Republican senators are increasingly sparring with President Trump, who they say prioritizes his own interests over thei
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America at 250: Is the Constitution Still Up to the Task?
As America celebrates 250 years, a growing number of voters and experts question whether the Constitution can handle mod
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Trump Defies Weather Warnings, Overrules July 4 Event Cancellation
President Trump overruled a recommendation to cancel his July 4 event on the National Mall due to severe weather, claimi
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National Report Cards Expose Educational Stagnation as Leaders Ignore Crisis
Latest NAEP data reveals stagnant progress for 13-year-olds and dismal high school proficiency rates, sparking urgent ca
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Firework Strikes Delta Flight 1076 During Landing at Chicago Midway on July Fourth
Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework mortar while landing at Chicago Midway on July Fourth. The plane landed safel
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Mike Rowe Sues Discovery for $2M Over 'Deadliest Catch' Narration Payments
Mike Rowe sues Discovery for $2 million, claiming the network failed to pay him for narrating 51 episodes of 'Deadliest
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Eight Years After Janus, Unions Still Struggle to Retain Members as Workers Exercise Right to Opt Out
Eight years after Janus v. AFSCME ended mandatory union dues for public employees, over a million workers have opted out
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House GOP Faces Crunch Time After Rebellion Derails Key Votes
House Republicans returned from a shortened recess to a crowded to-do list, including the defense authorization bill, a
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Anti-Incumbent Fury Threatens GOP House and Senate Majorities
A wave of anti-incumbent sentiment is sweeping the nation, endangering Republican majorities in the House and Senate as
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NCAA Chief Warns Against Abandoning Bipartisan College Sports Reform Bill
NCAA President Charlie Baker warns that rejecting the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act would be a mistake, as the b
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Small-Town Fourth of July Celebrations Shun Politics, Focus on Unity
In Somerset, Ky., and Bristol, R.I., July Fourth celebrations were deliberately kept free of political talk, with offici
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White House Report Accuses Smithsonian Museum Leaders of 'Extreme' Activism
A White House report accuses Smithsonian museum leaders of pushing an ideological agenda, alleging the National Museum o