Author: Charlotte Greene

One hundred days into his second term, President Donald Trump has unleashed a whirlwind of executive actions, reshaping America’s trade, immigration, and environmental policies with unprecedented speed. From imposing sweeping tariffs to empowering the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and clashing with Democrats like Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Trump’s agenda has sparked economic turmoil and…

The Massapequa Union Free School District on Long Island, New York, has appealed to President Donald Trump to intervene in their fight to preserve the “Chiefs” logo and mascot, a Native American-themed emblem, after a federal judge dismissed their lawsuit against the state’s 2023 ban on such imagery in public schools. The school board, facing…

On April 24, 2025, U.S. District Judge Landya McCafferty in New Hampshire partially blocked the Trump administration’s effort to withhold Title I federal funding from public schools promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing potential First Amendment violations. The ruling, part of a lawsuit by the National Education Association and ACLU, marks a significant…

On April 25, 2025, Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia joined a group of Democratic lawmakers asserting that President Donald Trump has committed impeachable offenses less than 100 days into his second term. Ossoff’s claim, made during a Cobb County town hall, cites actions like granting audiences to buyers of Trump’s meme coin and alleged defiance…

Luigi Mangione, 26, now stands at the center of a landmark federal case that could reshape the national conversation around capital punishment, political speech, and due process. Accused of stalking and murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court on April 25, 2025. Federal prosecutors, under…

President Donald Trump has issued a presidential memorandum directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s primary online fundraising platform. The directive alleges that ActBlue facilitated illegal foreign contributions and “straw” donations during the 2024 election cycle. This move has intensified partisan tensions over campaign finance practices and raised constitutional questions about…

In April 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at strengthening probationary periods within the federal service. This move has sparked discussions about its implications for federal employment practices and the balance of power between the executive branch and civil service protections.​ Understanding the Executive Order The executive order mandates that federal agencies must…

In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher, appointed by former President Donald Trump, has ordered the administration to facilitate the return of a 20-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker, referred to as “Cristian,” who was deported to El Salvador despite pending legal protections. This case intensifies the ongoing conflict between the judiciary and the…

In March 2025, a series of devastating tornadoes swept through Arkansas, resulting in significant loss of life and property. Despite the severity of the damage, the federal government denied the state’s request for disaster aid, prompting a constitutional debate over the responsibilities and limitations of federal assistance in times of crisis.​ The Trump administration had…

The Constitutional Clash Over LGBTQ+ Themes in Schools Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, didn’t mince words: the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling on LGBTQ+ books in public schools has her “deeply concerned.” But behind the headlines and headlines lies a fundamental constitutional question — not just about content, but about power. Who…