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Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Political Party Spending
Grady Martin, Nina Totenberg
At issue in the case was a post-Watergate law that Congress passed to limit the amount of money individuals can give to political parties.
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Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes participating in women and girls' sports
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Scientists Tamara Swaab (left), Ron Mangun and Megan Peters are all leaving the United States to work in Great Britain, which is actively recruiting international scientists.
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After Trump's re-election, these U.S. scientists found jobs in the U.K.
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A police officer hangs yellow crime tape at Brown University in Providence, R.I., on Dec. 13, 2025, during the investigation of a shooting.
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U.S. murder rate approaches a record low
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Supreme Court cements Trump’s power over agencies long considered independent
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power.
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