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Last week, Elon Musk played President Donald Trump and Buddy Buddy at a friendly oval office event that marked the end of White House service.Well, just a few days later – the two divisions become increasingly bitter, each chasing the other person publicly.This spat isn't just personal. It has a great sense for the country as the mask chose to be fiercely at the heart of Trump's legislative agenda: his “big, beautiful bill” By Thursday afternoon, relationships had been totally worsening, so Trump threatened Musk's federal contract, and Musk threatened to launch a new party, accusing Trump of hiding the…
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously shut down the lawsuit brought by Mexico against the US gun company. in Smith & Wessonv. Estados Unidos MexiconosMexico sues seven American gun manufacturers, claiming that their products are often sold to gun traffickers and provides these guns to Mexican drug cartels. The Mexican government claims that up to 90% of guns recovered at crime scenes in Mexico come from the United States.Unfortunately for Mexico, the 2005 law known as the 2005 Law Protection Act (PLCAA) gives American gun manufacturers a broad immunity from lawsuits that attempt to be held liable for harm caused…
In 2018, just before Justice Brett Kavanaugh confirmed the Supreme Court dramatically shifted to the right, Democratic judge Elena Kagan set out a strategy to ensure that courts are not too ideological or too partisan. The secret, she said, is “suggesting big questions and making them smaller.”Since then, Kagan and her Democratic colleagues have managed to convince their colleagues to decide on a narrow case when they can pass on the victory that wiped out right-wing litigators. For example, courts have largely changed their approach to religion, but sometimes turn down religious cases that end with more bang than whispers.Catholic…
On Thursday, the Supreme Court abandoned almost unanimous opinion. Three of them have achieved conservative results, despite each being written by Democratic justice. In some cases, the laws of the case may be clear.As Jackson writes in her opinion, this different treatment of this multi-group plaintiff is not permitted. She quotes the Supreme Court opinion McDonald's v. Santa Fe Trail Transportation Co. (1976) found that federal law governing employment discrimination prohibits “racism in private employment against white people under the same conditions as racism against non-white people.”plaintiff Aimes He allegedly discrimination based on sexual orientation rather than race. Marlene Ames…
This story originally appeared Today's kidsVox newsletter about children. For future editions, please sign up here.Divya met her best friend when she was only four years old.They have been experiencing all stages of childhood and adolescence together, but more than 14 years later, they are still incredibly close, Divya told me. They don't see each other every day, but every time they get together, it doesn't seem to pass.”Every time I look back at that particular friendship, I'm just amazed. I feel that it's an achievement in itself,” said the 19-year-old.Having friends like Divya can be a joy for children…
Editor's note, June 5th at 9:45am (: After this article was published, Trump announced that he plans to block international students from entering the United States. The original story below was released on May 29th.The Trump administration's recent decision to ban international students from attending Harvard University has been less of a policy decision than an act of war. The White House hoped that the opening salvo for the country's oldest university would bring about the immediate surrender that Columbia University offers. When Harvard chose to fight back instead, Trump decided to attack the university in the places it hurts…
For decades, women have been asking about the mythical “summer body” – no toned arms, abs or cellulite. Some people also talk about calling this narrow goal “swimsuit preparation” or having a “beach body.” In the months leading up to the much-anticipated season, the pressure to fit this arbitrary mold through gym ads and the latest dieting trends felt enormous. Getting fit was a prerequisite for enjoying the warm weather and taking a vacation. In the 2010s, brands and media have challenged this expectation, from body-positive advertising campaigns to Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issues. However, recently, the introduction of weight loss-promoting…
On my last clinic visit a few weeks ago, an Amazon branded palm scanner greeted me. I don't know what I call experience. anxiety? Orwellian? Amazon One is a relatively new service from Amazon, allowing businesses to verify their identity after waving over the sensor. The technology was first rolled out in 2020 at short-lived Amazon Go convenience stores and is now a way to pay for groceries at Whole Foods. It has also been used to pay and age verification at several sports and entertainment venues, including Coors Field in Denver. You can also scan your palms on Amazon…
Federal civil servants are supposed to enjoy robust protection against being fired or demoted for political reasons. But President Donald Trump effectively stripped them of these protections by neutralizing the federal agencies implementing them.An agency known as the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has heard allegations that “government employers discriminated against them, retaliated against them for whistleblowers, violated the protections of veterans, or otherwise exposed to illegal, unfavourable employment measures or prohibited personnel practices.” But the three-person board now lacks the quorum that needs to be run as Trump fired two members.Trump also fired Hampton Dillinger. Hampton Dillinger recently served…
It's easy to look at Donald Trump's second term and conclude that the federal government reaches less power and reach, the better. After all, small governments can reduce the chances of disrupting people's lives with Trump or someone like him and become vulnerable to the whims of an ambitious dictator. Weak law enforcement agencies may lack the ability to implement harsh policies. The president will say too much about how universities like Colombia do their business if they don't rely so much on federal funds. And he will have fewer resources to fundamentally change the way of life in America.Trump's…