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‘The US Supreme Court tariff decision helps dispel the image of an institution that has become entirely subservient to the president’

‘The US Supreme Court tariff decision helps dispel the image of an institution that has become entirely subservient to the president’

Published by Sam Flores

By ruling, on Friday, February 20, that Donald Trump could not rely on a 1977 law to impose tariffs on more than 100 countries, as he has done since April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a major decision that resonated worldwide. The justices reminded the government of the limits of its power. Under the US Constitution, the imposition of tariffs falls solely within the powers of Congress, and the cited law does not grant the president of the United States this authority. Despite the apparent clarity of the outcome, the 164-page decision reveals deep fault lines, tempering the lessons that can be drawn from it. The significance of the Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump decision can be explained by both the stakes and the context. The imposition of tariffs has been a central lever in Trump’s foreign policy, which he presented as essential to the “survival” of the US. For the Court, this was the first review of a key element of the second Trump administration’s agenda. While the administration had largely prevailed …

Late-night volunteers work to dispel myths about rough sleeping in Singapore

Late-night volunteers work to dispel myths about rough sleeping in Singapore

Published by Sam Flores

According to the group’s volunteer head and outreach coordinator Derek Lim, rough sleeping is often due to family or relationship issues. “They do share that they feel lonely and by befriending them, we are creating a source of support, which comes in the form of friendships and emotional support,” he said. Reaching out, however, is not always straightforward. Mr Lim said younger rough sleepers can be harder to find as they frequently move between temporary arrangements such as friends’ homes or hostels. Older individuals may be easier to identify, but helping them can still take time if they are not ready to accept assistance. “If it’s just not being ready for help, then we won’t force so we’ll continue to befriend them and journey with them, which might take a long time,” said Mr Lim.  “But it’s also okay, because at the end of the day, it is about the friendships, about accepting them for where they are at now,”  These outreach sessions often stretch into the early hours of the morning. Volunteers revisit known …