Welcome to the twentieth issue of the Political Awareness Newsletter. This edition examines a range of timely and complex issues shaping both national policy and public discourse. Featured articles explore the recent Department of Homeland Security funding bill, the growing role of cybersecurity amid rising political tensions, and the constitutional significance of the Supremacy Clause. We also take a closer look at understanding the Fifth Amendment, alongside several additional pieces that address other pressing political and legal developments.

As always, this issue aims to provide clarity, context, and insight into the policies and debates that continue to influence our communities and institutions.

Note: Political Awareness never authorizes its published communication on behalf of any candidate or their committees.

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When Principles Are Applied Selectively
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What the Supremacy Clause Does and Does Not Allow
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When Memes Replace Editors
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Federal Surge, Democratic Norms, and the 10th Amendment Crisis
Federal Surge, Democratic Norms, and the 10th Amendment Crisis Editor’s Note In moments of national stress, democracies reveal their deepest assumptions about power, law, and legitimacy. The January 7, 2026,…
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Faction Over Country: George Washington’s Warning and the Modern Party Trap
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When Authority Becomes Unverifiable
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Who Watches Federal Power
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What the Declaration of Independence Actually Says About Power
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Judicial and Administrative Warrants
Judicial and Administrative Warrants The power of the government to enter a private home has been one of the most carefully guarded boundaries in American constitutional law. Under the Fourth…
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House Approves DHS Funding Measure as Senate Vote Falls Short
House Approves DHS Funding Measure as Senate Vote Falls Short Editor’s Note This article is intended to provide a factual summary of recent congressional action related to Department of Homeland…
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January 31, 2026
Understanding the Fifth Amendment
Understanding the Fifth Amendment  The Fifth Amendment: “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crimes, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand…
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How Much Does It Cost to Run for Political Office in the US?
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The Rise of the American-Iranian Dissension and its Effects on the Region
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The American European Division Amid Greenland’s Territorial Integrity
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Cybersecurity in Political Tensions
Cybersecurity in Political Tensions: The Expansion of Cyber Threats from Actors like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea In an increasingly interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a critical component of…
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