From and after the dreadful Progressive Era, the Wilsonian model has prevailed — the federal government can address any national problem for which there is a political will, subject only to that which ...

But this hypothetical Gaza land-grab, and the displacement of Palestinians it implied, tells us so much about Trump’s second term. First, his flagrant disregard for international law. “It is essential ...

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So, if only Congress can impose taxes, how can the president impose tariffs? Here is the backstory. However one characterizes ...

Donald J. Trump came in hot when he took the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025.

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The rumor that Biden spent nearly half of his presidency on vacation came from an exaggerated and incorrect Republican ...

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A host of tributes across America recognize the achievements of pioneering Black union leader A. Philip Randolph — his ...