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Trump Eyes Australian-Style Retirement Accounts, Signals Social Security Shift
President Trump announced plans for retirement accounts modeled on Australia's superannuation system, signaling a potent
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Utah Prosecutors to Present Murder Case Against Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk Killing
Utah prosecutors are set to present evidence against Tyler Robinson, the suspect charged with murdering conservative act
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Trump Labels World Cup Referee 'Suspect' After Balogun Red Card Overturned
President Trump called the referee who red-carded U.S. star Folarin Balogun 'a little bit suspect' after FIFA reversed t
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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