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News•Mar 2, 2026
“Trump’s Unilateral Attack on Iran Paves Way for Broader Dispute Over War Powers; Critics Say the President Is Violating the...
President Trump launched a unilateral missile strike against Iran, bypassing any congressional authorization. Legal scholars and constitutional experts argue the move violates the War Powers Clause, sparking a heated debate over executive authority. Democrats, joined by two Republican lawmakers, are calling for a floor vote to determine whether the United States should remain engaged in the conflict. The episode revives longstanding tensions between the White House and Congress over control of military actions.
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News•Feb 28, 2026
“Trump Touted Support for Gun Rights but Has Defended Restrictions in Court; The Trump Administration Has Backed some Loosening of...
President Trump has repeatedly proclaimed himself a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, yet his administration’s legal actions reveal a mixed record. The Justice Department has supported modest relaxations of gun rules while simultaneously defending key restrictions, such as the...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
“Former Star Supreme Court Lawyer Convicted of Tax Violations; Prosecutors Alleged Thomas Goldstein, Co-Founder of SCOTUSblog, Evaded Taxes From His...
Thomas Goldstein, co‑founder of SCOTUSblog and former Supreme Court litigator, was found guilty on 12 of 16 tax‑fraud counts tied to undisclosed high‑stakes poker winnings. A federal jury concluded he deliberately concealed income and filed false tax returns over several...
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News•Feb 21, 2026
“Trump Slams Justices After Supreme Court Strikes Down Most of His Tariffs; The Ruling Deals a Major Blow to the...
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 decision striking down the bulk of President Trump’s global tariff regime, ruling the administration exceeded its statutory authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The ruling, framed around the major questions doctrine,...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
“A Case Against 6 Democrats Lacked Urgency. Then Came a Swift Bid for an Indictment. Prosecutors Have Been Repeatedly Caught...
Recent reporting highlights three distinct legal developments: federal prosecutors, under presidential pressure, moved quickly to indict six Democratic lawmakers despite earlier delays; Harvard Law Review elected Alexander Zhao as its 140th president, signaling a shift toward diverse leadership; and the...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
“Judicial Notice (02.16.26): An Embarrassing Distraction; The Resignation of Kathy Ruemmler, a Humiliating Defeat for the Trump DOJ, a Judge’s...
The Trump Justice Department suffered a high‑profile loss when senior counsel Kathy Ruemmler resigned after a federal judge labeled the workplace abusive. The resignation follows a court order compelling the administration to restore slavery exhibits at the President’s House, underscoring...
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