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Can a Nobel Peace Prize Be Given to a U.S. President? What this Gesture Means Politically

Can a Nobel Peace Prize Be Given to a U.S. President? What this Gesture Means Politically

Venezuela’s opposition leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, presented her medal to President Donald Trump at the White House. The Nobel Institute says the prize is not transferable.

Transgender Athletes at the Supreme Court: What’s at Stake

Transgender Athletes at the Supreme Court: What’s at Stake

The cases from Idaho and West Virginia could reshape Title IX, equal protection law, and the future of transgender rights in education.

The Legal Case for the U.S. Strike on Syria

The Legal Case for the U.S. Strike on Syria

The most recent retaliatory strike on a foreign country, after 3 Americans were killed, comes at a time when federal and military actions are under intense public scrutiny.

The Federal Government’s Actions in Venezuela and Minnesota: A New Reality

The Federal Government’s Actions in Venezuela and Minnesota: A New Reality

In early January 2026, two seemingly unrelated events unfolded thousands of miles apart. They're more connected than you think.

Can an ICE Agent be Prosecuted for Fatally Shooting a Civilian?

Can an ICE Agent be Prosecuted for Fatally Shooting a Civilian?

Breaking down the Minneapolis ICE shooting, federal immunity, and criminal liability. Deadly force by federal agents is rare, but when it happens, accountability becomes legally complex.

Is It Legal to Abduct a Sitting Head of State?

Is It Legal to Abduct a Sitting Head of State?

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has triggered one of the most legally complex international disputes in decades.

Gun Laws and Schools: Policy, Protection, and Prevention in 2026

Gun Laws and Schools: Policy, Protection, and Prevention in 2026

In 2026, gun violence is expected to remain the leading cause of death for American children and teens, forcing schools and lawmakers to rethink how to keep classrooms safe.