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What constitutional powers does a majority party leverage in Congress?
After the results of the 2026 general election, the Democratic party will have majorities in the House and Senate starting in January 2027. Under guidelines established by the Constitution, the Democrats as a majority party will have a greater ability to pass laws and take other actions, but subject to some significant restraints.
New dispute over vanity license plate language appealed to Supreme Court
How freely can states can censor what drivers wish to say on vanity license plates? The state of Virginia is asking the Supreme Court to consider that question in…
Supreme Court set for arguments in another major religion case
On Election Day, the Supreme Court will consider the latest significant case involving the balance between religious freedom and anti-discrimination laws.
Magnet school admissions policy dispute heads to the Supreme Court
A challenge to a formula used by a county outside of Washington, D.C., to determine who can attend public magnet schools could have wider implications after the…
Mahmoud Khalil’s Supreme Court appeal is latest immigration challenge
The Supreme Court already has weighed in on aspects of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Now a new case centered on college campuses is headed the…
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