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Explaining the Trump immunity case at the Supreme Court

by Scott Bomboy

On April 25, 2024, Supreme Court will consider former President Donald Trump’s claims of immunity from conspiracy and…

Explaining the Trump immunity case at the Supreme Court
A brief history of presidential primaries

by Scott Bomboy

On Tuesday, March 5, voters in 15 states will play a major role in selecting the two major party candidates in this year’s…

A brief history of presidential primaries
How one telegram helped to lead America toward war

by Scott Bomboy

On this day in 1917, President Woodrow Wilson learned of a shocking piece of paper that made America’s entry into World War I…

How one telegram helped to lead America toward war
A controversial executive order leads to internment camps

by NCC Staff

On this day in 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt issued his most-controversial executive order, an act that sent more than…

A controversial executive order leads to internment camps
Tune into one of the most important arguments in decades: Trump v. Anderson

by Marcia Coyle

More than 70 “friend-of-the-court” briefs have been filed in the crucial constitutional battle over Donald Trump’s…

Tune into one of the most important arguments in decades: Trump v. Anderson
10 fascinating facts on President Ronald Reagan’s birthday

by NCC Staff

It’s the birthday of Ronald Reagan, and it is not hard to find some interesting facts about the 40th President.

10 fascinating facts on President Ronald Reagan’s birthday
Explaining Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment case at the Supreme Court

by Scott Bomboy

On Feb. 8, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a potentially historic case that could affect former President Donald…

Explaining Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment case at the Supreme Court
How FDR lost his brief war on the Supreme Court

by NCC Staff

On February 5, 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shocked America by introducing a plan to expand the Supreme Court, to gain…

How FDR lost his brief war on the Supreme Court
On this day, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed

by NCC Staff

On February 2, 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in Mexico without President James K. Polk’s knowledge. The United…

On this day, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed
Regardless of Trump cases, Supreme Court stakes are huge in 2024

by Marcia Coyle

When the U.S. Supreme Court term began last fall, the docket contained a number of major cases but had little of the potential…

Regardless of Trump cases, Supreme Court stakes are huge in 2024
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