Tim Wu, a law professor at Columbia and contributing Opinion writer, discusses recent actions by President Trump, specifically the pardon granted to Stephen Buyer, a former Indiana congressman convicted of insider trading in 2023. President Trump has pardoned several well-connected and wealthy individuals, creating an impression that his friends and donors are above the law. […]
President Trump and his allies have been undermining the core of American democracy. They’ve accused the recent primary election in California of being ‘rigged.’ His FBI also conducted a raid on a voter registration group in Ohio. These actions echo his behavior following his 2020 election loss. Despite this, there are steps we can all […]
Federal Judge Eleanor Ross has apologized to a former law clerk for “harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior.” This apology follows accusations that Ross engaged in sexual activity with a high-ranking police officer during office hours, close to staff, in her Georgia office. The incident has prompted two Georgia House Republicans to file articles of impeachment […]
The Alabama Public Service Commission has recently emerged as a pivotal topic due to the upcoming runoff primaries. The discussion centers on electricity costs and data centers, with solar power unexpectedly joining the ranks of contentious issues. Established in 1972, Jim Zeigler, a college student at the time, became renowned for rallying young voters against […]
A notable event unfolded in Washington, marking a stark cultural transition. On one evening, the National Symphony Orchestra performed, signaling potentially their final concert at the Kennedy Center. Audiences and musicians faced uncertainty as the performance might be the last for some time due to ongoing disruptions. The following night offered a different spectacle. The […]
A new poll by AAPI Data and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that many Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults have faced disruptions due to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The survey indicates that about half of AAPI adults report that they or someone they know have faced detention, deportation, […]
Senator John Fetterman has escalated criticism of fellow Democrat Graham Platner during a Friday appearance on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle. Fetterman argued that if Platner were a Republican, Democrats would label him a ‘degenerate,’ suggesting members of his party support Platner due to the ‘D’ after his name. This intensifies an ongoing public dispute […]
New York introduced a pioneering law that could mandate 3D printers sold for household and business use to include technology to prevent the production of guns. This initiative, also under review in California, aims to counter the emerging method of creating untraceable ‘ghost guns’ that have been linked to criminal activities. However, questions arise about […]
On June 13, 2026, workers removed President Donald Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington. This action followed a court-ordered deadline ensuring compliance with a judge’s ruling. The decision stated the Center required Congressional approval for such renaming. The process involved removing more than a dozen bronze letters. […]
President Trump’s efforts to modify the narratives presented at museums, parks, and landmarks across the United States faced a legal challenge, with a federal judge ruling against these changes. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction, halting the administration’s revisions and mandating the restoration of previously altered exhibits nationwide. […]