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in Los Angeles
How should the balance be struck between federal authority to deploy troops for public order and state/local control over policing decisions within their own jurisdictions?
— Derek Foss
Derek Foss · 3d
in District of Columbia
What's the right balance between federal authority and local self-governance when it comes to public safety in DC—and does this move strike that balance?
— Marcus Bell
Marcus Bell · 6d
in Federal Reserve System
Does the president's authority to fire a Fed governor "for cause" apply here, or does this set a precedent that threatens the Fed's independence?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Aug 20, 2026
in Nicholas Maduro
What legal authority, if any, permits the US to capture and indict a foreign head of state, and does military action in Venezuela set a precedent you're comfortable with?
— Marcus Bell
Marcus Bell · Aug 15, 2026
in Venezuelan
What legal authority, if any, permits US military strikes inside Venezuela and the capture of its head of state without a congressional declaration of war?
— Rachel Meyers
Rachel Meyers · Aug 14, 2026
Christian Teacher Released from Prison
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— Jul 28, 2026
An Irish teacher who has become a central figure in his country’s debate over religious freedom, gender identity policies, and the authority of the courts has been released from prison, though his legal battle is far from over. Enoch Burke, an evangelical Christian and former teacher at Wilson’s Hospital School in County Westmeath, has spent […]
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Scott Bessent Lays Out Future Of Trump’s Tariffs, Trade Deals
x/donald-john-trump
— Feb 22, 2026
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent told “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday that revenue from tariffs would not drop, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling against the authority President Donald…
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Trump Announces ‘Legally Tested’ Maximum Tariff Action Against Countries Accused Of ‘Ripping The US Off’
x/donald-john-trump
— Feb 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announced Saturday he would be raising his global tariff rate by 50%, one day after the Supreme Court ruled against the authority he invoked to tax imports. In Friday’s landmark 6-3 decision, the…
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Justice Department Paves Way To Rein In Federal Land Grabs
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— Jun 11, 2025
The Justice Department (DOJ) said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has the authority to revoke national monument designations made by previous presidents, including two massive tracts of land in California that…
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Swing-State Dem Announces Plan To Tie Up Gun Stores With Red Tape
Harold Hutchison · 4 min · 2d
‘Why Is It One Rule For Democrats?’: Piers Morgan Shuts Down Liberal Streamers Upset Over Eliminating Gov’t Waste
Reporting
— Feb 15, 2025
British journalist Piers Morgan argued on his show Friday with liberal streamer Destiny after Destiny said President Donald Trump didn’t have the authority to cut government funds, like those from the U.S. Agency for…
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Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
693 votes · 21 candidates
Texas National Guard Granted Immigration Arrest Authority Under Agreement With Trump Admin
Reporting
— Feb 3, 2025
Texas National Guard soldiers now have the authority to make immigration arrests under a new agreement between the Lone Star State and the Trump administration. GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed a memorandum of understanding…
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Biden Admin Paves Way For California To Stuff The Rest Of America Into EVs
Reporting
— Dec 18, 2024
The Biden administration granted California the authority to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035 on Wednesday in a move that could have serious implications for the American auto market. The…
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Mayor Mamdani Pushes Controversial Corporate Tax Hike Amid Budget Battle
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— Mar 2, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing a bold, high-stakes plan that could give him the authority to impose a 25% corporate tax surcharge on city businesses, sparking a fierce debate over the city’s economic…
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Fate Of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Unclear After Supreme Court Limits Injunction
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— Jun 27, 2025
In a significant ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that individual federal judges do not have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions. The decision has broad implications, particularly for President Donald…
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On X · @WWE
WWE Highlights Nikki Bella’s Post-Match Sneak Attack on Paige on SmackDown
The @WWE post shares a video clip of Nikki Bella ambushing Paige after a match in the Women’s U.S. Title picture, captioned as a dramatic “SNEAK ATTACK.” It is trending among wrestling fans as a key women’s division storyline beat reviving the Nikki/Paige rivalry, driving discussion, fan videos, predictions, and debate over crowd reaction and booking. Reactions are mostly mixed-to-one-sided toward mild amusement, low-key criticism, or niche fan enthusiasm rather than a genuine deep split.
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Texas Officials Start Arresting Illegal Immigrants
Reporting
— Jan 18, 2024
Texas state officials have started to arrest illegal migrants in the state. Lt. Chris Olivarez, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), posted on X, formerly Twitter, “Under the authority of Gov…
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Hunter Biden Forced to Step In to Help His Struggling Dad Understand Questions From Group of Kids
Opinion
— Apr 13, 2023
One understands that, in the later years of life, the roles of parent and child are often reversed. Age takes a toll. The mother or father who was once the authority figure loses certain capabilities and the son or…
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VS Battle
Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side
Are Mask Mandates Coming Back? Biden DOJ Argues to Bring Back Policy in Court
Reporting
— Jan 18, 2023
The Biden administration on Tuesday argued that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should have the authority to issue an immediate mask mandate on travelers. The Department of Justice had appealed a…
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Conservative States Score Major Win Over Biden’s EPA in New Supreme Court Ruling
Reporting
— Jun 30, 2022
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency lacked the authority to strong-arm the country into making a nationwide transition away from fossil fuels. The court’s 6-3 ruling in West…
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Supreme Court Reinstates Trump-Era Rule Despite Objection from Biden Administration
Reporting
— Apr 7, 2022
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated a Trump-era rule on enforcing the Clean Water Act. The rule limits the authority of states to block federal permits, including for fossil fuel projects. The court ruled 5-4…
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The Pulse
Trump Takes a Sharpie to the Map — Teases More to Come
Renaming lakes with a Sharpie from the Oval Office. We're in a new era of cartography and no body of water is safe.
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Pence Pushes Back on Trump’s Claim He Had the Authority to Overturn the Election
Reporting
— Feb 4, 2022
Former Vice President Mike Pence is pushing back on the claim that he had the authority to overturn the results of the 2020 election. During a speech at a Federalist Society event on Friday, Pence said, “There are those…
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Quiz
Movie night: the classics test
Fifteen questions every movie lover should ace. The AI grades your film literacy and assigns your seat in the theater.
4 min · today's quiz
Gov. Kristi Noem Reacts to Biden’s Claim That ‘There Is No Federal Solution’ to the Pandemic
Reporting
— Dec 29, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) says President Joe Biden “doesn’t have the authority” to put federal COVID-19 mandates in place. During an appearance on Fox News, Noem reacted to Biden’s claim that “there is no…
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WH Chief of Staff Says Biden ls Looking Into Whether He Has the Legal Authority To Cancel Student Debt
Reporting
— Apr 1, 2021
President Joe Biden is looking into whether he has the authority to take executive action to cancel federal student loan debt. During an interview with Politico on Thursday, White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said…
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Biden Looks Into Taking Action on 3D Printer Guns, Imported Firearms
Reporting
— Mar 27, 2021
President Joe Biden, weighing executive orders aimed at reducing gun violence following two mass shootings, said on Friday his administration is exploring whether he has the authority to take action on firearms made…
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Bid To Take Back ‘Forever War’ Authority Advances in US Congress
Reporting
— Mar 26, 2021
A U.S. House of Representatives committee voted on Thursday to repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force that allowed the war in Iraq, as lawmakers renewed their effort to pull back the authority to…
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Kim, Putin Near Completion Of First-Ever Road Link As Military Partnership Grows
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 2d
Commentary: New Figures in Biden Administration Could Spell Big Trouble for Big Tech
Reporting
— Mar 17, 2021
As President Joe Biden fills his Cabinet with prominent anti-monopoly figures, speculation is growing as to what lengths his administration will actually go to rein in the authority of today’s tech tycoons. On March 9…
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Senators Seek To Rein in Biden War Powers After Syria Strike
Reporting
— Mar 3, 2021
U.S. senators introduced bipartisan legislation on Wednesday to repeal decades-old authorizations for the use of military force used to justify years of attacks in the Middle East, an effort to shift back the authority…
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Psaki Claims Biden ‘Does Not Favor’ Canceling $50k in Student Loan Debt ‘Without Limitation’
Reporting
— Feb 17, 2021
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says President Joe Biden has not made a final decision on whether he has the authority to cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt per borrower. During a press briefing on…
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Top US Security Official Says He Cannot Send Law Enforcement To Polling Sites
Reporting
— Aug 24, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump’s top homeland security official said on Sunday that his department does not have the authority to send law enforcement to polling sites during the November election despite Trump’s…
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US Supreme Court Spurns Environmental Challenge to Trump’s Border Wall
Reporting
— Jun 29, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge by four environmental groups to the authority of President Donald Trump’s administration to build his promised wall along the border with Mexico. The…
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On X · @TalkinYanks
Yankees Pitcher Cam Schlittler Hits 200 Strikeouts in First Full MLB Season
The @TalkinYanks post announces that New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler has reached 200 strikeouts during his first full major-league season. It is trending due to the achievement’s significance for a young ace having a strong year (low ERA, Cy Young chatter), the rivalry context of it occurring against the Boston Red Sox, high engagement from Yankees fans, and related posts/videos from MLB and media accounts amplifying the news.
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