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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—July 18

2014—In State v. Gleason, the Kansas supreme court expressly acknowledges that the U.S. Supreme Court...

A Colorblind Constitution Is Not Just a Partisan Pet Project

A Washington Post essay highlights an important concept but falls short.

China’s Reusable Rocket Breakthrough Demands a Private Space Response

Keeping our global advantage in space requires that the U.S. open the door to...

The invisible resource that decides whether your internet bill goes up

We live in the Golden Age of the internet. The cost of internet connectivity is at a historic low, and the Trump administration is only continuing to auction off more government-controlled broadband access to the private sector.  The Federal Communications Commission will soon vote on auctioning 160 megahertz of spectrum in the Upper C-Band next […]

Watch live: Trump meets Iraqi prime minister as Iran war intensifies

President Trump is welcoming Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House on Tuesday morning as tensions in the Middle East simmer over renewed strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Al-Zaidi, a political newcomer who took office earlier this year after receiving Trump's backing, has made anti-corruption efforts a centerpiece of his government while...

What to know about Trump plan for Strait of Hormuz toll

President Trump on Monday proposed that the U.S. impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz for providing safe passage to vessels traveling through the battle-ridden waterway in attempts to restore international oil shipping levels. The president said the U.S. would be “reimbursed” at a rate of 20 percent for being the “guardian" of the...

Live updates: Kagan, Barrett spell out security issues in budget testimony; Warsh calls Powell inflation policy ‘a mistake’

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are testifying on Capitol Hill on Tuesday on the high court's budget. The justices, as well as federal judges generally, have faced increasing security threats. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will also deliver testimony in the House, just hours after the latest Consumer Price Index was...

US military’s death toll rises to 14 in Iran war

The U.S. military’s death toll during the war against Iran has officially climbed to 14 following the death of a Navy pilot in a crash earlier this month. The Pentagon updated its casualty count to 14 on Monday after the Navy identified the airman lost over the Arabian Sea last week. The airman, Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, was...

Inflation fell in June after short-lived Iran deal brought energy prices down

Inflation fell in June after a deal between the U.S. and Iran, which has since fallen apart, brought a temporary decline in energy prices. The consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.4 percent in June, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which said it was the largest single-month price drop since...

The foods most likely to carry diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora (and which are safe)

If you're unlucky enough to ingest a contaminated food, you may get stuck with weeks of watery diarrhea as well as "frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.

How to hold Trump accountable: Sue, baby, sue

A civil remedy would provide a measure of justice. 

GOP losing trust on affordability, says Americans for Prosperity

Americans for Prosperity Action is warning that Republicans risk losing not just the House, but the Senate if they don’t regain voters’ trust on affordability issues. The group suggested the issue is so critical that focusing on anything else, including President Trump’s beloved SAVE America Act, should be avoided on the campaign trail. “If candidates are out there talking...

Investing in Trump securities involves the risk of (huge) loss

President Trump and his family have made $2.2 billion from financial schemes since entering the White House, while investors have lost millions of dollars, with some even suing for fraud and breach of contract.

US, Iran trade strikes after Trump blockade threat

The U.S. and Iranian militaries exchanged fire early Tuesday following fresh threats from President Trump to take over the Strait of Hormuz. The president said Monday that the U.S military would reimpose its naval blockade in the channel and begin charging a 20 percent toll on vessels transiting the strait “immediately.” This critical trading passage,...

Dependence day: As of July 4, abortion businesses are getting your tax dollars again

Republicans will pay a political price if they fail to move a reconciliation 3.0 bill.

Trump back at Day 1 as Iran war rages again

In today's issue: ▪ Trump says war is resuming ▪ Graham’s sister to fill vacant seat ▪ Another ICE shooting ▪ Daylight saving time debate President Trump has formally reset the clock on his war against Iran, resuming daily strikes and a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz less than a month after signing a deal meant...

Tariffs pull, USMCA pushes: Toyota to Texas  

A robust domestic auto industry with resilient supply chains enhances both national security and economic pros

Trump loses go-to Senate power broker with Graham’s death

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) marks a major loss for President Trump on Capitol Hill as he seeks to push his legislative agenda through Congress ahead of November’s midterm elections. Graham was a key go-between for Trump and the Senate — possessing deep institutional knowledge of the upper chamber, holding sway with...

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