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This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—September 13

2019—In CREW v. Trump, a divided panel of the Second Circuit reverses a district-court ruling that the plaintiffs did not have standing to pursue their claims…

Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying the attacks are causing a fuel shortage.

GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake

A Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday.

Swedish voters go to polls to choose a new parliament as hard right bids for role in government

Voters in Sweden went to the polls on Sunday for an election that will determine whether a conservative leader remains in charge and a hard-right party wins ministerial jobs for the first time, or whether the center-left returns to power.

Pentagon funding hits snag, as Congress returns amid Iran war and ahead of midterm elections

The Republican-controlled House and Senate return Monday amid a series of looming national security policy fights.

White House hails this year’s record tax refunds for Americans

The White House spent tax day arguing that record tax refunds have boosted the U.S. economy. But it may not be enough to offset the setbacks from higher energy prices due to the Iran war.

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: U.S. pivots to economic warfare on Iran

If the U.S. and Iran aren't able to soon come to a deal to end the war or extend the ceasefire that expires next week, the Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economic-focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone.

Democrats’ war powers resolution dies in Senate, more expected

Senate Democrats' war powers vote failed Wednesday after Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer vowed to flood the floor with such measures until the war in Iran ends or the upper chamber limits President Trump's military authority in Iran.

Judge halts ICE’s attempt to turn Maryland warehouse into migrant detention space

A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing ICE from moving ahead with plans to turn a warehouse in Maryland into migrant detention space, the state's attorney general said Wednesday.

Nationwide redistricting brawl nears the end Tuesday in Virginia referendum

Virginia's redistricting referendum next week marks the beginning of the end of a nationwide battle to use mid-decade redistricting to help gain control of the U.S. House.

White House says prospects of deal with Iran are ‘good’ but Trump has not extended ceasefire

President Trump has not agreed to a formal extension of the ceasefire with Iran, but the U.S. is engaging with Pakistani mediators and is open to a second round of talks in Islamabad, the White House said Wednesday.

Trump ready to formally submit plans for 250-foot Triumphal Arch

President Trump will formally submit the plans on Thursday for his 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, the White House announced.

ODNI sends criminal referrals to DOJ for ex-IG, whistleblower tied to Trump impeachment

Fox News Digital learned the Office of the Director of National Intelligence sent criminal referrals for the whistleblower whose allegations led to the 2019 impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Hunter Biden now living abroad as legal troubles mount, court filing reveals

A new filing shows Hunter Biden relocated abroad while battling a lawsuit over unpaid attorney fees.

Trump administration’s Federal Reserve HQ probe escalates with unannounced site visit by prosecutors

Deputies from Jeanine Pirro's office showed up unannounced at the Federal Reserve's D.C. construction site as part of a probe tied to Jerome Powell.

Those Evil Natured Robots

This person doesn’t do what it is that I do. And I definitely don’t do what Candace does.

Hampshire College Closes

Falling enrollment and shifting preferences are pushing small liberal arts colleges like Hampshire toward decline.

DEI Is Alive and Well at the University of Michigan. It Just Goes by a Different Name

After closing two DEI offices in response to Trump’s order, the university simply rebranded the affected employees and programs.

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