Judicial Branch, Executive Branch and Legislative Branch All Make Front Page Headlines

During this last full week in June, the Court made the front page of all major news outlets with a split decision in a class action case. The Court's rulings rarely receive this type of press coverage, so take note. Who was in the majority? Who dissented?

Also this week, the President announced on national TV that the surge in Afghanistan was to be reversed beginning with the removal of 10,000 of our soldiers. What is his timeline?

In the ongoing budget negotiations, a major player pulled out of the discussion. What is a debt ceiling? What is the stalemate between the Republicans and Democrats in these discussions?

Republican Debate Round II and a Democrat's Fall

Early in the campaign season, the Republican candidates are looking for exposure while the Democrats are reeling from overexposure. In the first article, note the early beginning to the primary season and the candidates to watch. And in the second article, note the discussion of potentially redistricting Rep. Weiner's seat in NY.

How Congress Voted to Increase the Deficit

Is it Congress or the President that is granted "the power of the purse"? When was the last time we balanced the budget? What is the CBO? How long has it been used? This graphic published in the Washington Post may help you understand some of the recent rhetoric around balancing the budget.