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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.

Mark Sanford Has Impeccable Timing

Serial South Carolina politician/lothario Mark Sanford has announced he is running for Nancy Mace’s open seat in South Carolina’s first district.

ICE sets 1 million deportation target for 2026, 2027

It was long rumored -- and denied -- but ICE has now made its goal of a million deportations a year official.

California Gov. Newsom sets date for special election to finish out Swalwell’s term

A special election to finish out the remainder of Eric Swalwell's term in Congress will take place this summer following his resignation in the wake of multiple sexual misconduct allegations, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.

DHS employee walking dog is slain by immigrant with long rap sheet

Homeland Security said one of its employees was slain by an immigrant from the United Kingdom whom the Biden administration approved for citizenship and who had a significant criminal record.

GOP holds with Trump on Iran war, but cracks emerge as deadline nears

Senate Republicans block a fourth war powers resolution on Trump's Iran war, but questions grow as the 60-day congressional deadline approaches.

Leavitt puts Democrats on defense as ‘disgusting’ allegations against Swalwell mount

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hits Democrats for allegedly knowing about rape accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell and staying silent.

Leavitt shows off US Triumphal Arch, with plans to be released Thursday

President Trump's proposed 250-foot United States Triumphal Arc would rise on Columbia Island in the Potomac River to mark America's 250th birthday.

Trump reveals he has multi-pick SCOTUS plan ready as retirement speculation heats up

President Trump says he is prepared to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices as speculation swirls around Justice Alito's possible retirement.

WATCH: Ex-NATO chief draws red line as Trump fumes alliance abandoned US during Iran war

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance should not be drawn into supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, calling NATO defensive.

House Dems launch impeachment push against Hegseth

Thirteen House Democrats filed six articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, accusing him of war crimes and reckless handling of classified information.

David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope

David Axelrod denies his Pope Leo XIV meeting was a precursor to a potential summit with former President Barack Obama amid accusations of politically motivated Trump criticism.

Over a dozen state officials rally behind game-changing Trump admin rule cracking down on fraud: ‘Essential’

Financial officers from 12 states rally behind a Trump administration rule targeting healthcare middlemen to lower costs and root out fraud and waste.

‘Privileged’ Hunter Biden, spared by dad’s pardon, blasts Trump’s clemency power

Hunter Biden admits his own bias regarding the presidential pardon from his father, claiming the founders never imagined Donald Trump or his family.

Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud

Criminals can buy stolen identities for the price of a fast-food meal and use AI to file fake benefit claims, a former inspector general told Congress.

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