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Week in Politics: Trump's latest speech; SCOTUS on birthright citizenship; Pam Bondi
Trump took to prime time this week to declare victory over Iran, a bold assertion sure to draw scrutiny as the geopolitical fallout continues to unfold. On the legal front, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on birthright citizenship, a case with sweeping implications for immigration policy. Attorney General Pam Bondi's departure adds further turbulence to an administration already navigating a packed and consequential week.
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Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's push to force colleges to certify they are not considering race in admissions decisions, calling the rollout "rushed and chaotic." The ruling delivers a significant procedural setback to one of the administration's key higher education enforcement efforts. The legal battle is likely to continue as the administration seeks to reshape college admissions practices following the Supreme Court's 2023 ban on affirmative action.
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How Trump's wartime rhetoric differs from past presidents and why that matters
Trump has invoked wartime language to frame domestic policy fights — from immigration to trade — in ways that stretch well beyond how past presidents reserved such rhetoric for actual military conflicts. Presidential historian Barbara Perry notes the distinction matters because wartime framing historically grants executives expanded authority and suppresses political opposition. The concern is less about the words themselves and more about what powers that language is used to justify.
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