How the Supreme Court Gets Its Power (And Why It’s Controversial)

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Just days ago, nine unelected judges overruled the President of the United States — and there was nothing he could do about it. On February 20, the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s sweeping tariffs in a 6-3 ruling, with two of his own appointees siding against him. Trump called it “deeply disappointing.” The episode raises … Read more

Why Is Housing So Expensive in America Right Now?

Millions of Americans are being priced out of their own neighborhoods — and the numbers keep getting worse. A new Zillow analysis confirms that a median-income household can only afford a home priced at $331,483, roughly half the median listing price in most major U.S. cities. Mortgage rates remain stuck above 6%, home prices have … Read more

How Inflation Is Calculated — And Why Many Americans Think It’s Wrong

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The government says inflation is 2.4%. Your grocery bill says otherwise. This gap between the official numbers and what people actually feel at the checkout line has become one of the most politically charged disputes in American economics — and in 2026, there are more reasons than ever to question whether the official figures are … Read more

What Is Executive Privilege — And When Can Presidents Use It?

A legal battle that most Americans never expected to see just played out in real time — and it ended in a stunning reversal. On February 3, 2026, Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify before Congress about their knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein after months of resistance, caving only hours before facing a historic contempt … Read more

Why So Many Big Companies Are Laying Off Workers Despite Record Profits

Tens of thousands of Americans are losing their jobs in 2026 — not because their companies are struggling, but because they’re thriving. As the State of the Union 2026 painted a rosy picture of the U.S. economy, a brutal paradox is playing out across corporate America: companies are reporting record profits while simultaneously handing out … Read more