Articles by James Caldwell
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Judge Arrested Accused of Harboring Gang Member
The arrest of former New Mexico Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, on April 24, 2025, for allegedly harboring a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member has sparked intense scrutiny. Charged with sheltering an illegal immigrant linked to a designated terrorist organization, the case raises...
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Trump 2028 Hats and the Two-Term Limit: Is the Constitution Just a Suggestion Now?
It started as a hat — but it didn’t stop there. The Trump Store recently began selling “Trump 2028” hats, boldly embroidered with the phrase “Rewrite the Rules.” At first glance, it might seem like little more than a piece of political merch or a branding gimmick. But in a...
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What to Expect as the U.S. Considers Slashing China Tariffs
In a significant shift, the White House is contemplating reducing tariffs on Chinese imports, aiming to ease the ongoing trade tensions between the two economic superpowers. This move comes after months of escalating tariffs that have impacted global markets and strained diplomatic relations. As...
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When States and the Federal Government Clash: California’s Shift on ICE Compliance
In a significant policy reversal, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office announced that the state will honor an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer request for an undocumented immigrant previously slated for early release. This decision follows public outcry after revelations...
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Army Commander Suspended After Trump Leadership Images Removed
What happens when an institution designed to stay out of politics finds itself caught in the center of a political storm? That’s the question now confronting the U.S. Army, after the sudden suspension of a commanding officer at Fort Liberty in the wake of a controversy involving the removal of...
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Pentagon in Crisis? White House Seeks to Replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The White House has reportedly begun the process of replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following a series of controversies that have raised concerns about his leadership and judgment. While official statements deny any plans for his removal, multiple sources indicate that discussions are...
Read more →Constitution Smackdown: The Irony of Brainwashing the Brainwashers
In a hilariously awkward turn of events, a heated debate broke out on a “Constitution Brainwash Tour” when someone decided to call out the apparent irony of simplifying the U.S. Constitution for college students. With the fire of a revolutionary and the composure of someone about to fail a pop...
Read more →The Articles of Confederation
Also see the Constitutional Topics Page for this document, a comparison of the Articles and the Constitution , and a table with demographic data for the signers of the Articles . Images of the Articles are available . Contents Preamble Article I – Style Article II – States Rights Article III...
Read more →The Albany Plan
The Albany Plan In late 1753, the London Board of Trade wrote to New York Governor James DeLancey. The Board supervised provincial affairs in the Americas. It was concerned about the French courting of the Iroquois (the Six Nations) and with the actions of some colonies which were antagonizing the...
Read more →The Report of the Annapolis Conference
The Report of the Annapolis Conference In September 1786, a conference was called in Annapolis, Maryland to discuss the state of commerce in the fledgling nation. The national government had no authority to regulate trade between and among the states. The conference was called to discuss ways to...
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U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution – Signatories Done in Convention by the Unanimous Consent of the States present the Seventeenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Twelfth. In Witness whereof We have...
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U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution – Preamble We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility , provide for the common defence , promote the general Welfare , and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity , do ordain...
Read more →The Administration of Justice Act
The Administration of Justice Act Advertisement Worried by the courts that convened in America and in Massachusetts in particular, and their bias toward the colonists over their British governors, on May 20, 1774, the Parliament passed the Administration of Justice Act. It provided that the...
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U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution – Article 4 Section 1 Article 4 – The States Section 1 – Each State to Honor all Others Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in...
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U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution – Article 4 Section 2 Article 4 – The States Section 2 – State Citizens, Extradition The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. A Person charged in any State with Treason , Felony, or other Crime, who...
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