Without an independent judiciary, the Constitution would be no match for Donald Trump’s authoritarian impulses.

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Democrats have fallen back in love with the filibuster. Mere weeks into President Trump’s second term, Senate Democrats are already making liberal use of the obstructive maneuver, flying in the ...

Then, at 11:18 a.m., Sen. Wendy Davis, a Fort Worth Democrat, took to the Senate floor and started what she hoped would be a 13-hour filibuster of the abortion bill. If Davis managed to keep the ...

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has arrived. As you prepare to receive your new flagship phone, protecting your investment with the right case is essential. We’ve curated this guide to showcase the ...