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Securing the border just became more important than ever

President Donald Trump suffered a defeat Tuesday when a 6-3 majority of the Supreme Court held that his executive order denying birthright citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants and certain temporary visa holders was contrary to federal law. A smaller 5-4 majority held that it was inconsistent with the 14th Amendment as well. As […]

Anything but SAVE America Act is a ‘big yawn’ to Trump

President Trump is fighting an uphill battle to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, raising questions about why he is investing so much political capital into legislation he has admitted he does not believe will become law.  Trump and his allies said it was even more imperative to pass the legislation following...

Colorado’s insurgent wave proves Democrats want fighters

An anti-establishment avalanche blanketed Colorado on Tuesday night. Across the Centennial State, the candidates...

DSA’s third major primary win deepens Democrats’ fight over the party’s future

Socialists on the march: The Democratic Socials of America topple another Democratic incumbent, this time in Colorado, and eye national expansion

Trump administration threatens Kansas school district funding over transgender student policy

The Trump administration threatened on Tuesday to withhold federal funding from the Kansas City Public School District over its transgender policies.

Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern U.S. border

The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations - this time in California.

Swing district House Republicans launch discharge petition to force vote on Obamacare subsidies

A group of centrist House Republicans, frustrated with their leadership's decision not to bring legislation temporarily extending enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies to the floor, are banding together to try to force a vote.

Environmentalists sue to erase Trump’s ‘bloated’ face from appearing on national parks pass

An environmental group filed a lawsuit Wednesday asking a judge to stop the government from putting President Trump's face on a new national parks and monuments pass, saying the country doesn't want to see his "bloated, fragile, attention-seeking" headshot.

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

The House voted to pass a sweeping defense policy bill Wednesday that authorizes $900 billion in military programs, including a pay raise for troops and an overhaul of how the Department of Defense buys weapons.

Foreigners allowed to travel to the U.S. without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel.

All eyes on Indiana as ‘huge’ redistricting vote tests Trump’s influence

When President Trump wants something from Republicans, he usually gets them to fall in line. But in Indiana, his grip is being tested.

Crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

Not long after President Trump took office in January, staff at CentroNia bilingual preschool began rehearsing what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials came to the door. As ICE became a regular presence in their historically Latino neighborhood this summer, teachers stopped taking children to nearby parks, libraries and playgrounds that had once been considered an extension of the classroom.

Walz urges Noem to ‘reassess’ immigration enforcement strategy in Minnesota after alleged citizen arrests

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called out “unlawful practices" by ICE and seeks clarification on citizens’ rights after reports of wrongful arrests in Minnesota.

Obama surprises Chicago students in Santa hat for holiday library story time reading session

Former President Barack Obama surprised elementary students at a Chicago Public Library branch, reading to them and joking around while wearing a festive Santa hat.

Elon Musk accuses Ilhan Omar of treason over Somalia comments in viral social media post

Rep. Ilhan Omar faces treason accusations from Elon Musk after video surfaced showing her vowing to safeguard Somalia's interest from within the U.S. government.

Bondi shares heart-pounding footage of US seizing Venezuelan oil tanker in rare action last seen in 2014

The U.S. military seized an Venezuelan oil tanker in a rare operation targeting sanctions violations. Armed agents rappelled from helicopters in the dramatic takedown.

Trump repeatedly bumped by bathroom door during hilarious AF1 gaggle: ‘Come on out!’

President Donald Trump handled an awkward bathroom door mishap with humor during a mid-flight press briefing aboard Air Force One on Tuesday.

13 Republicans defy GOP leadership, vote with Dems to advance repeal of Trump order on federal unions

Thirteen House Republicans joined Democrats in a 222-200 vote to advance legislation reversing Trump's executive order restricting federal worker unions.

Factors Governing Whether to Take Senior Status

A judge can fully retire, or he can retire from regular active service but continue to serve in “senior status.”  In this post, I...

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