The Central Asian nation has long figured among the ‘worst of the worst’ in regards to political and human rights. A…
While both Congress and the president have extensive legal powers, they cannot easily change the law to protect abortions…
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Trump has apparently been unable to secure the appeal bond he needs to avoid paying the civil fraud judgment against him.
The Supreme Court announced that Texas can, at least for now, have state authorities arrest and deport undocumented migrants.
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Detailed data on the ages at which people die can give good indications of a person’s remaining life span.
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In China, ‘private’ businesses aren’t entirely private and the ultimate boss is the CCP, not the CEO.
James and Jennifer Crumbley purchased a handgun for their son as a Christmas present. Ethan Crumbley used that gun to kill…
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A Georgia election law scholar explains what’s behind the ruling and what it means for the state’s prosecution of Trump.
A West Point professor of Russian politics and foreign policy looks at the future of Russia without Putin.
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