Welcome to Wednesday, August 9th, fuzzy pillows and woolen blankets...

A severe storm hit the eastern and southern U.S. this week.

Severe storms hit the eastern and southern U.S. over Monday night, bringing rain, powerful winds, and large hail to multiple states. Two people have died. 

Are you worried about extreme weather events?

Can Trump pardon himself if elected?

In light of Trump's legal troubles, the debate over whether a president has the right to pardon himself has been reignited. The Constitution gives the president broad power to grant pardons in federal cases, but the text is ambiguous.

Do you think self-pardons are constitutional?

New National Monument near Grand Canyon to be announced

President Joe Biden announced a new national monument near the Grand Canyon — a move that will protect land sacred to indigenous peoples and ban new uranium mining claims in the region. 

Do you support the national monument designation? 

SCOTUS reinstates Biden’s 'ghost gun' regulation

The Supreme Court temporarily restored Biden’s regulation of “ghost guns,” kits that can be assembled into a homemade firearm and can be bought online. Sellers and manufacturers will be required to obtain licenses, mark their products with serial numbers, and conduct background checks.

How do you feel about the Supreme Court's ruling?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is Book Lovers Day. Reading increases intelligence, empathy, creativity, and problem-solving. How many books will you try and read today?

— Emma Kansiz

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