US Legal
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Bondi Hearing Goes Off The Rails Over Epstein Files
The hearing was one of the most combative in recent memory, with Attorney General Pam Bondi arguing with both Democrat and Republican members of Congress in what could only be described as extraordinary political television.
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The Trump vs. Harvard Fight Continues
Trump is demanding $1 billion from Harvard over ongoing disputes related to funding cuts, antisemitism, and educational programs, with Harvard resisting his claims despite judicial support.
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Here’s What Democrats Are Demanding in Exchange for DHS Funding
Recent criticism of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created a Congressional crisis over the department’s funding. Since their budget expires February 10th, the Trump administration is confronting a number of Democratic demands for reform.
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Votes on Elections: to SAVE or to Disenfranchise?
Upcoming midterm elections generate significant electoral policy discussions over the SAVE ACt, including voter ID laws, Trump’s nationalization call, FBI actions, and SCOTUS approval of California’s gerrymandered map.
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Trump Ends Somalian TPS
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has revoked Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status, threatening citizens of Somalia dissent by removing their protection from persecution in the United States.
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Trump Ends Deployment of National Guard Troops in American Cities
After months of controversy, the Trump administration will halt the deployment of National Guard troops to several Democratic cities to “tackle crime.” The Supreme Court had recently ruled against the government’s usage of emergency powers to do so.
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PF Topic Analysis: The War Between Cybersecurity and National Security
The new PF November/December topic is a matter of balancing message security and encryption with the growing need for national security. Audrey Han provides a topic analysis for the affirmative & negative sides of the resolution.
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One Big Beautiful Bill: The Complete Receipt
On July 4th, 2025, at 5:46 PM EST, Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)” Act. It is an incredibly sweeping piece of legislation, at over 940 pages long. Red Folder Staff provide in-depth analysis of every single section of the OBBB.
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Trump’s Executive Orders: Yay or Nay?
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump was known for his sweeping executive actions. Now, as he returns to office, he has wasted no time in issuing a new wave of executive orders that reignite debates on constitutional limits, national security, and social reform. Azzy Xiang and…