Trump Administration Calls for an End to Affirmative Action
Summary: The White House said that it will call for an end to race-based admissions in universities. The Trump Administration…
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Could Trump Win a Nobel Peace Prize?
Summary: A group of Republican lawmakers nominated President Donald Trump for his role in bringing peace to the Korean Peninsula.…
Senate Seeks to Roll Back Financial Regulations, 10 Years after Economic Crash
Summary: The Senate is preparing to end financial regulations put in place after the 2008 economic crisis. The Senate plans…
Military Officials Say ISIS Has Lost 98% of Its Territory
Summary: There are now less than 1,000 ISIS fighters in Iraq and Syria. On Tuesday, U.S. military officials said that…
New York Attorney General Will Challenge FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality
Summary: New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that he has filed a multi-state lawsuit to stop the end of net…
Barack Obama: From President to Law School Professor?
With the conclusion of Barack Obama’s two-term presidency, many are asking what will be next for the former U.S. President.…
Increased Travel Sanctions Placed on Cuba
Summary: The U.S. has placed more sanctions on the communist island, limiting the travel of individuals for pleasure so the…
Army Deserter Bowe Bergdahl to Plead Guilty
Summary: Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is expected to plead guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy for his actions…
What Are Trump’s Positions on Key Legal Issues?
Summary: President Donald Trump has done a 180 on almost all of the Obama administration's policies. To the ire of…
President Trump Orders End of DACA Program
Summary: Through Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump formally announced his decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. President Donald…
Russia Retaliates Against U.S. Sanctions
Summary: Russia has responded to U.S. sanctions by firing hundreds of diplomatic employees. Vladimir Putin showed his muscle this weekend…
Former Brazil President Convicted for Corruption
Summary: Brazil’s former president and a top candidate for next year’s election was convicted on corruption charges with a ten-year…