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Made in America by Edward Stourton review – why the ‘Trump doctrine’ is no aberration

From territorial overreach to deportations, the current president is not as much of an anomaly as he might seem

The Guardian - UK

The enduring power of journalism in a world of more media and less freedom

A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information, writes James Rodgers, a former BBC correspondent who held postings in Gaza, Moscow and Brussels

The Conversation

Bill of Rights Day: How Your Rights Keep Authoritarianism in Check

The document remains remarkably resilient, even as Republicans and Democrats keep launching assaults on liberty.

Reason

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No, SCOTUS Did Not 'Invent' Judicial Review in Marbury v. Madison

The Supreme Court’s power to nullify legislative and executive acts is inherent in the Constitution.

Reason

Comedians and kings: is Donald Trump reviving the ancient crime of lèse-majesté?

Donald Trump has a problem with comedian Seth Meyers and it fits a consistent pattern of hyper-sensitivity to criticism and satire.

The Conversation

Solving hunger is America’s lowest-hanging fruit

Thomas Jefferson wrote to George Washington, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit." But we’ve failed to ensure that our citizens can share in our abundance.

Fortune

13 Presidential Dishes So Good They Made History

Have you ever wondered what your favorite president liked to munch on? Abe Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, FDR, JFK, and even Donald Trump have all been known to favor certain foods during their time in office. It’s more than just fuel for their bodies. In some cases, it is a reflection…

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Murray vows to fight taxpayer dollars funding Trump's East Wing project - Roll Call

A key Senate Democrat is vowing to prevent federal funds from being used to build President Trump's White House ballroom.

Roll Call

Pentagon's Foolish Press Policy Might Encourage Tougher Journalism

The military establishment’s efforts to quash leaks could encourage them instead.

Reason

Pocket Change Goldmine: Do These 4 Rare Nickels Worth Up to $4.5M Lurk in Yours?

The chances of reaching into your pocket and pulling out a coin worth a small fortune are very low. However, many U.S. coins are worth...

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The 14th Annual Harlan Institute Virtual Supreme Court Competition: Patriots v. Loyalists

Should the United Colonies declare independence from Great Britain?

Reason

The Constitution Does Not Allow the President To Unilaterally Blow Suspected Drug Smugglers to Smithereens

If the Trump administration wants to use military power, it should seek authorization from Congress, says Sen. Rand Paul.

Reason

Jefferson, Wine, and the Wall of Separation

The Dangers of Amateur History at the Court

Reason

George Washington’s worries are coming true

The United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the country’s founding document, in 2026. Twenty years later, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of President George Washington’s Farewell Address, which was published on Sept. 19, 1796.

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‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America

The Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign has not spared the U.S. agricultural industry, with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement frequently raiding farms across the country in search of undocumented workers.

Reason

Was the Bill of Rights a Bad Idea? Some Founding Fathers Thought So.

Did they have a point?

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Updated Top NFL Player-Producing Colorado High Schools

The top pro-producing high schools in each state with their respective ranks, player counts, and cities.

The Conversation

Trump has fired the head of the Library of Congress, but the 225-year-old institution remains a ‘library for all’ – so far

Carla Hayden, the 14th librarian of Congress, who has held the position since 2016, received an unexpected email on May 8, 2025.

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'Alligator Alcatraz' Contracts Disappeared From a Florida State Database

A state official says the contracts contained "proprietary information," so they were scrubbed and replaced with bare-bones summaries.

Reason

Trump Won't Enforce the TikTok Ban. Is That Constitutional?

The Constitution requires the president to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.”

The Guardian - US

Lost Jefferson letter on arms and democracy resurfaces for Fourth of July sale

Written after the revolution, the rare letter links the US fight for liberty to rising unrest across Europe in 1783

Reason

Celebrate Independence Day by Insulting a Politician

Perhaps the one thing Americans still have in common is our eagerness to criticize government.

The Conversation

Trump is not like other presidents – but can he beat the ‘second term curse’ that haunts the White House?

While he likes to provoke opponents with the possibility of serving a third term, Donald Trump faces a more immediate historical burden that has plagued so many presidents: the “second term curse”.

Fortune

Original Thomas Jefferson letter will go up for auction on July 4

"These are wise words, enterprising men quote 'em. Don't act surprised, you guys, 'cause I wrote 'em!"

The Conversation

Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too

Right around the Fourth of July, Americans pay renewed attention to the country’s crucial founding document, the Declaration of Independence. Whether Republican or Democrat or independent, some will say – with reverence – that adherence to the values expressed in the declaration is what makes them American.

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