Author: Eleanor Stratton
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Trump’s Tariffs Just Hit a Legal Wall — Here Are the Two Most Likely Outcomes
Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs: A Timeline of Economic Turmoil On April 15, 2025, President Trump unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). These tariffs aimed to penalize countries for alleged unfair trade practices, sending economic and diplomatic shockwaves globally. Key events in the tariff saga: Despite legal scrutiny, the…
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Ukraine Attack: Drone Warfare and the Collapse of Congressional War Powers?
As smoke curled over scorched Russian airfields and the hum of drone propellers faded into silence, the true significance of Ukraine’s latest strike was just beginning to register. This wasn’t just about the 40 aircraft reportedly damaged or the A-50 surveillance plane knocked offline — it was a seismic shift in how the war is…
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Trump Supreme Court Win on Parole
Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration on Immigration Policy In a decisive move, the Supreme Court granted President Trump’s administration a win, allowing them to proceed with significant immigration policy changes affecting 500,000 migrants. The justices’ decision to stay a lower court’s block permits the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from several countries,…
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The Fallout from a Presidency: Biden’s Health, Jill Biden’s Role, and the Reckoning Ahead
In the wake of damning new revelations about President Joe Biden’s health during his final year in office, Washington is in upheaval. At the center of the storm is First Lady Jill Biden — accused by political opponents of aiding in a cover-up, while allies rally to defend her as a loyal spouse unfairly targeted.…
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Judge Halts Harvard Visa Ban
Harvard Wins Temporary Reprieve in International Student Visa Battle A U.S. federal court in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. Judge Allison D. Burroughs granted Harvard a temporary restraining order, aiming to prevent irreparable harm rather than side with either party. Her immediate task…
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Homeownership on the Line: How a Quiet Policy Shift Could Reshape Who Gets to Buy a Home
If you’re paying a mortgage, dreaming of owning a home, or just hoping interest rates don’t spike again — this matters more than you think. Behind the scenes, two of the biggest names in housing finance — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — could soon be spun off into the private market. That might sound…
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Patel Vows January 6 Accountability: “We have those answers, and we’re working to release them.”
FBI Director Patel Promises Transparency on January 6 Questions Kash Patel, the new FBI director, has committed to providing clarity on the presence of FBI sources during the January 6 Capitol riots. Patel’s approach marks a shift towards greater transparency, addressing persistent questions that have surrounded the events of that day. In a “Special Report”…
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Trump Claims Victory Over Pulitzer Board — But What Did the Court Really Say?
“They’ll have to give back their ‘Award.’” That was former President Donald Trump’s declaration on Truth Social after a Florida appeals court allowed his defamation lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board to proceed. Trump hailed it as a “major WIN” in a case he claims targets the “fake, malicious stories” from The New York Times…
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Trump Pardons Reality TV Couple
Todd and Julie Chrisley were reality TV stars who found themselves at the center of a very real legal nightmare. Convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion, the couple faced years behind bars. But in a move few saw coming, former President Donald Trump has wiped their criminal record clean. This isn’t just a celebrity…
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Judge Flags Constitutional Concerns in Musk’s DOGE Appointment, Dismisses Trump
Judge Chutkan’s Ruling on Musk and DOGE Lawsuit U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s recent ruling provides a nuanced perspective on the constitutional balancing act concerning Elon Musk’s role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite the Trump administration’s attempts to dismiss the case, Chutkan allowed the lawsuit against Musk and DOGE to proceed while…