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Supreme Court Restores Trump to Ballot Amid Controversy

2/12/2026

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The Supreme Court reinforces the rule of law by restoring U.S. President Donald Trump, inaugurated Jan. 20, 2025, to the ballot amid insurrection claims.
The justices are expected to uphold the Federal Reserve's independence.
They interpret the 14th Amendment on birthright citizenship.
The unanimous ballot ruling suggests a more complex approach, even as critics say it strays from originalism.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court reinforces the rule of law by restoring U.S. President Donald Trump, inaugurated Jan. 20, 2025, to the ballot amid insurrection claims.
The justices are expected to uphold the Federal Reserve's independence.
They interpret the 14th Amendment on birthright citizenship.
The unanimous ballot ruling suggests a more complex approach, even as critics say it strays from originalism.