**New York Appeals Court Upholds Contempt Sanction Against Trump** A trial judge's decision to hold Donald Trump in contempt for failing to comply with a demand for documents is upheld.

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New York Appeals Court Upholds Contempt Sanction Against Trump

A trial judge's decision to hold Donald Trump in contempt for failing to comply with a demand for documents is upheld.

**Can The Vice President Invoke The "Speech or Debate" Clause?** The provision applies to "Senators and Representatives," not to the President of the Senate.

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Can The Vice President Invoke The "Speech or Debate" Clause?

According to reports, former-Vice President Mike Pence will challenge the special counsel's subpoena by invoking the "Speech or Debate" Clause...

**Is Inflation Sneakily Starting To Rise Again?** January's consumer price data indicates another drop in annual inflation, but the past three months might tell a different story.

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Is inflation sneakily starting to rise again?

January's consumer price data indicates another drop in annual inflation, but the past three months might tell a different story.

**Why Is It So Hard for Congress To End a War?** Lawmakers are once again trying to reclaim their war powers through AUMF repeal.

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Why is it so hard for Congress to end a war?

Lawmakers are once again trying to reclaim their war powers by repealing the 2002 and 1991 Authorizations for the Use of Military Force.