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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—February 7

2017—In his desperate effort to obstruct the Supreme Court nomination of Neil Gorsuch, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer continues to propagate the myth that a…

America’s Irreversible Goodbye to Climate Governance

Trump has withdrawn from global climate commitments before, but it’s different this time.

The Sordid Story of Trump, the Trump–Witkoff Family Business, and the UAE

Even if crypto makes your head hurt, you’re going to be hearing a lot...

Washington Post layoffs send message to industry: Your job isn’t a charity

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. “The First Amendment in the United States protects journalists who […]

Will Trump fall for Iran’s nuclear negotiations bluff?

Thirty years ago, when I first studied language in Tehran, my class was a bit bizarre, with students from both Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya and Kim Jong-il’s North Korea. The North Koreans were in Iran for a purpose. Across the city, North Koreans would shuttle around in minibuses with their window shades drawn. I never found […]

Chasing Platforms Instead of Ambulances: Social Media Liability Trial Kicks Off in California

If the case finds success, it will open the floodgates for attorneys to sue deep-pocketed companies regardless of whether they actually caused harm.

Shapiro fires back at DHS, says truck driver accused in deadly crash had legal status in database

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro disputes the Department of Homeland Security's claims about a Kyrgyzstan national semitruck driver in a deadly Indiana crash.

Ballot box shocker: Progressive backed by Sanders, AOC on verge of upset in Dem congressional primary

New Jersey House candidate Analilia Majia, backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is narrowly ahead in a too-close-to-call Democratic primary.

Hegseth says US strikes force some cartel leaders to halt drug operations

War Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that some cartel drug traffickers have chosen to stop their narcotics activities because of America's attacks in the Caribbean.

Minnesota green energy program funded by Obama fined for killing bald eagle: ‘National treasure’

The University of Minnesota is facing a penalty of over $14,000 after it was discovered that a green energy initiative funded by was responsible for the gruesome death of a bald eagle.

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...

The Talking-Filibuster Quagmire: Objections and Responses

It’s hard to see how the idea is any less objectionable today than it was four years ago when Chuck Schumer tried it.

Justice delayed, Justice denied: Trump DOJ frustrates parental rights activists

There's a growing sense of frustration with the Trump Justice Department among some parental activists who say they had expected a friendlier ear from the new team at DOJ.

Republicans call on DOJ to probe four blue states for refusing religious opt-out for kids’ vaccines

Rep. Greg Steube is prodding the Justice Department to investigate four Democrat-led states over allegations that they aren't allowing parents to use religious objections to opt out of school vaccine mandates.

Trump launches new discount prescription site as part of affordability push

President Trump on Thursday launched the Trump Rx website, offering a first-of-its-kind route for patients to buy medicines directly from drugmakers without insurance or middlemen involved.

Man charged with attempted murder of Trump’s budget director Russ Vought

A Maryland man has been arrested on attempted murder charges against Russ Vought, one of President Trump's top aides.

Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts

The U.S. Census Bureau plans to use a survey form with a citizenship question as part of its practice test of the 2030 census, raising questions about whether the Trump administration might try to make a significant change to the once-a-decade headcount that failed during the president's first term.

Lawsuit challenges DeSantis’ authority to call special session for redistricting

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't have the authority to call a special session to redraw Florida's congressional map in the middle of the decade since that power belong to lawmakers, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

‘Do not call me cisgender’: Rep. Hageman draws cheers online for rejecting ‘made-up word’

Rep. Harriet Hageman struck a nerve when she declared that she doesn't want to be referred to as a "cisgender woman."

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