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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—November 7

2000—So much for respecting a capital inmate’s final wishes.   Don Jay Miller, sentenced to...

From high-flying AI stocks to tariff-hit alcohol companies, the midterms shook up Wall Street

The overwhelming victory by the Democrats in the midterm elections shook up Wall Street this week.

Clinton and Gingrich found common ground. Washington must again

Americans have cast their ballots. Now they should be able to expect something in return: leaders willing to work together to make their lives better. A small business owner meeting payroll and a parent stretching a paycheck have every reason to demand that Washington turn the election’s arguments into progress they can feel. Former President […]

Talarico reaches out to Elon Musk — but he’s no born-again MAGA

One of the more shocking developments of the recent midterm elections was the transformation of Texas from a red state to a blue state, with Democrats being elected as governor, lieutenant governor, and to the Senate. However, some of the statements made by James Talarico, soon to be Texas’s first Democratic senator in over a […]

Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from funding Texas Dems who fled to stop GOP redistricting vote

A Texas judge issued a temporary restraining order against Beto O’Rourke’s nonprofit after the state AG accused him of unlawfully fundraising for Democrats who fled to block GOP bills.

Begun, the Gerrymandering Wars Have

Threats have been exchanged, and now we wait until someone pulls the trigger.

Gavin Newsom, Climate Warrior, Flinches as California’s War Against Oil Produces a Crisis

He now finds himself pleading with the beleaguered and vilified industry not to abandon the state.

Trump to Meet with Putin in Alaska Next Friday to Discuss Ending War in Ukraine

Putin reportedly has presented U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff with a cease-fire proposal that would cement most of Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine.

Gov. Newsom vows to ‘nullify’ Texas with 5 more Democratic seats in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom promised retaliation against Republicans if Texas follows through on redrawing its congressional map, saying he'll ask voters to approve a new map that would counter GOP gains with five new Democratic seats in his own state.

Trump removes IRS commissioner Billy Long, appoints him Iceland ambassador

President Trump on Friday removed former Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner just two months after his Senate confirmation, and then appointed him as ambassador to Iceland, a White House official confirmed.

Trump signs peace deal with leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia

President Trump hosted a peace summit at the White House with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan where they signed a peace deal to end their 35-year conflict and establish a "Trump Route" for trade.

Trump administration demands $1B settlement from UCLA over campus antisemitism claims

UCLA faces a $1 billion federal settlement demand, plus $172 million in claims, for alleged Title VII civil rights violations under a proposed Trump administration agreement.

The 5 most vulnerable assemblymembers

With help from Amira McKeePRIMARILY INTERESTING: Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s resounding primary victory exposed how a Democratic socialist’s ability to dominate across the city, and...

Crime is Falling in D.C. as Trump Ramps Up Federal Crackdown

Violent crime in D.C. has been steadily decreasing since before Trump’s second term.

The Bad Old ‘Sage on the Stage’ Teaching Idea — Maybe Not So Bad After All

“Progressive” education theorists have all sorts of notions on how to improve education. One that has gained currency to the point where it’s now...

Trump Ousts IRS Commissioner Billy Long After Just Two Months on the Job

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take over as acting IRS commissioner until a permanent replacement is named.

Paxton asks Texas Supreme Court to strip absent Democratic lawmakers of their seats

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked his state's Supreme Court to boot some Texas Democrat "cowards" out of their legislative seats after they failed to show up for business Friday, breaking an unofficial deadline.

Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation

President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday.

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