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26 states are likely to attempt to outlaw abortion following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v.
President Donald Trump's interactions with the courts highlight the ongoing tension between presidential authority and the rule of law in the United States.
Ginni Thomas has received thousands of dollars from activists while her husband, Clarence Thomas, has become a central figure in the Supreme Court's conservative majority.
In 1969, six-year-old Doug Blackmon became part of Mississippi's first integrated class, marking a significant shift in the state's educational system.
Ronald Reagan made 384 appointments to the federal bench, the most of any president in history, shaping the judiciary for decades to come.
Sidney Blumenthal's biography details the years 1856 to 1860, when Abraham Lincoln emerged as a national leader amid intense political competition.
During the Golden Age of piracy, notorious figures like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd operated along the coastal waters of North America.
Almost a third of exonerated individuals in the U.S. have confessed to crimes they did not commit, often due to coercive interrogation techniques.
Justice Neil Gorsuch signed copies of his book during an event at the National Archives on September 17, 2019, which is Constitution Day.
Three Supreme Court justices-John Marshall, Roger B. Taney, and Joseph Story-upheld proslavery positions in numerous rulings before the Civil War.
Sandra Day O'Connor grew up on a ranch spanning 160,000 acres, where it took a day on horseback to ride across the land.
Ariel Levy interviews Edith Windsor, whose Supreme Court case led to the 2013 decision that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.
Oral arguments in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe et al. v.
A crowd of hundreds in the House of Representatives applauded as Winston Churchill delivered his address on May 19, 1943, during World War II.
John Marshall Harlan was the sole dissenting voice in the landmark case Plessy versus Ferguson, which established the principle of separate but equal.
In June 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to protect LGBTQ workplace rights while the death of Rayshard Brooks highlighted ongoing police violence against Black Americans.
Five justices of the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that the EPA must regulate greenhouse gases, marking a significant shift in environmental law.
Lee Hamilton served in Congress for 50 years, participating in key events like the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal, and later as vice chairman of the 9/11 Commission.
Billy, an Asian bull elephant, has spent 30 years in captivity at the Los Angeles Zoo, enduring neglect and poor living conditions.
On February 5, 2020, Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg will lead a discussion on constitutional freedoms with Professor William Baude at the University of Chicago.
Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing on September 4, 2018, featured intense disruptions from Democrats, reflecting deep divisions in Washington.
Since 2010, new state laws have contributed to the closure of about 70 abortion clinics across the United States.
November 3rd is described as a crucial date, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urging voters to mobilize and overwhelm the polls to ensure a decisive victory.
Three people were killed and nine injured during a gunman’s attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, intensifying the abortion debate.
Cliff Sims worked for 500 days as a communications aide in the Trump White House, sharing insights from his time in the administration.
120 people died in pre-election clashes, making the January 5th election in Bangladesh the most violent in the country's history.
In a landmark Supreme Court ruling, a high school coach's right to kneel in prayer on the football field challenges decades of school prayer precedents.
In 1995, Judge Sonia Sotomayor ruled that baseball team owners violated federal labor laws, allowing the season to start with major leaguers on the field.
The UK is set to leave the EU on October 31st, according to Boris Johnson, despite challenges from Parliament and the Supreme Court's recent ruling.
Brazil's supreme court rules Lula must serve prison time ahead of October elections.
Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about her allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, detailing an incident from 1982.
In February 1841, the Supreme Court ruled seven to one to free the Amistad captives, despite the majority of justices being pro-slavery.
Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of Congress passing the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.
Ninety-nine percent of lobbyists seen in Congress are white men and women, often dressed in expensive suits, according to a former congressional staffer.
In 1987, Robert H. Bork's confirmation hearings ignited a fierce political battle, leading to his rejection and a shift in nominee strategies during Senate hearings.
Jasmine drives 200 miles to Oklahoma for an abortion after Texas enacts a law banning the procedure as early as six weeks into pregnancy.
A recent Supreme Court ruling affirms the rights of Native American families and tribes, prioritizing them in adoption and foster care placements.
India's average number of daily Covid-19 cases has surged from below 30,000 to over 80,000 in just a few months, with 4.3 million total cases reported.
More than 20 years of investigation have failed to bring justice in some rape cases, prompting widespread protests across India for accountability and change.
Justice Clarence Thomas received a $19,000 Bible and a $15,000 bust of Abraham Lincoln from billionaire Harlan Crow, raising questions about his financial disclosures.
Joe Biden won the presidency with a decisive victory, while Donald Trump contested the results, raising questions about potential legal challenges.
For the first time in history, college athletes can earn money from their name, image, and likeness, with some securing million-dollar endorsement deals.
Nine Black students integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 27, 1957, with the support of 1,000 U.S. Army soldiers.
Four hours after arriving in Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif faces immediate attempts to silence him as he returns from exile amid political tensions.
Five years after the Affordable Care Act became law, multiple figures in politics prematurely declared the end of Obamacare, despite its continued existence.
Nicola Sturgeon's resignation surprised many, including former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who called the gender recognition bill a major misstep.
Supreme Court nominees address abortion and the Wade decision during confirmation hearings.
On October 16, 2009, the Queen unveiled a bronze bas relief during the official opening of the Supreme Court, marking a significant transition from the House of Lords.
