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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—March 7

2013—Less than three weeks before oral argument in cases challenging the federal Defense of Marriage Act and California’s marriage laws, Justice Anthony Kennedy uses the…

The Pro-Democracy Supreme Court

There’s no doubt that the Roberts Court has reallocated power to the people.

The Vilification of Bernie Goetz, Redux

The case of the 1980s NYC subway shooter continues to fascinate.

On Iran, Congress Still Has a Say

The further we are from an actual threat, the greater is the president’s political...

Republican Darrell Issa not seeking reelection

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) announced Friday that he would not seek reelection to his newly redrawn southern California seat, adding uncertainty to the GOP's efforts to cling to its narrow House majority in the midterms. Issa, who has served in the House since 2001, wrote in a statement that it was “the right time for...

‘It was time’: Despite rare criticism, some Hill Republicans welcome Kristi Noem’s ouster

Trump's decision to replace DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was met with bipartisan support amid Republicans calling for fresh leadership at the agency.

Trump admin squashes controversial Biden rule forcing foster homes to affirm children’s LGBTQ+ status

Trump officials moved to erase a Biden-era foster care rule forcing parents to affirm their child's LGBTQ+ status, arguing it deterred faith-based families.

Dem Senate hopeful holds event at bookstore selling ‘ABOLISH ICE’ merch despite pledge to ‘secure the border’

Dem Senate hopeful Zach Wahls told voters he believes in 'old Democratic values' and wants to 'secure the border,' but campaigned Saturday at a bookstore selling 'ABOLISH ICE' merch.

Father of girl injured by illegal migrant truck driver slams ‘insensitive’ rhetoric during Noem hearing

The father of girl injured by alleged illegal immigrant truck driver urges lawmakers to prioritize American safety during emotional House Judiciary hearing testimony.

California voter ID initiative clears signature threshold, setting up November showdown with Newsom

A petition to require voter ID and allow only U.S. citizens to vote has blown well past the required 875,000-signature threshold to be added to the ballot.

Spanberger refuses to honor ICE detainer in murder case, escalating showdown with Trump DHS

Virginia Gov. Spanberger faces GOP criticism for demanding federal warrant before releasing alleged murderer to ICE, sparking sanctuary state debate.

Dems aren’t sure whether to actually spend big to flip Texas

It didn’t take long for Democrats’ hopes of flipping Texas to dim. Enthusiasm remains high for the party’s Senate nominee, James Talarico, but national...

Top Mamdani aide takes progressive project to the UK

NEW YORK — Morris Katz, a top adviser to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, quietly traveled to the United Kingdom last month to...

Dem lawmaker’s illegal alien SOTU guest part of records dispute involving police reports: report

Rep. Seth Moulton's State of the Union guest reportedly referenced in sealed police reports that Massachusetts authorities have declined to release.

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other...

Appeals court lifts injunction on Trump’s Chicago immigration operation

Federal appeals court delivers legal victory for Trump administration's immigration enforcement in Chicago, lifting restrictions on Operation Midway Blitz.

War, Trump and Washington’s Gridlock | Sen. Katie Britt

War, Trump and Washington’s Gridlock | Sen. Katie Britt lead image

Senate passes bill to expand protections of minors’ online data

The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to expand a 1998 law that restricts the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children under 13.

House GOP leaders ask Gonzales to drop reelection bid after confession of affair with staffer

House Republican leaders are asking Rep. Tony Gonzales to end his reelection campaign after the Texas Republican confessed to having an affair with an employee in 2024 - a violation of the chamber's code of conduct.

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