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federal

[fed-er-uhl] / ˈfɛd ər əl /






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President Reagan, saying he is “a bit wiser” after two failed attempts to put a hard-line conservative on the Supreme Court, today picked federal appeals Judge Anthony M.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

On Thursday, federal marshals in Miami took the Tates into custody.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

The Smithsonian is largely funded by the federal government.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Paramount’s decision came after a federal court had granted a temporary restraining order stopping the deal from closing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Indeed, had not Madison been the most ardent advocate at the Constitutional Convention for a clear assertion of federal sovereignty?

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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