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Kamala Harris must oppose, not appease, extremists in her party

Memo to Kamala Harris: You’re supposed to oppose the extremists in your party — not appease them.

Dem CO gov nominee calls out DSA candidate for antisemitism comment

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D), who defeated Sen. Michael Bennett (D) in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, said he would confront congressional candidate Melat Kiros (D) for refusing to condemn the deadly 2025 firebomb attack on Jewish activists in Boulder as antisemitic. Kiros, a democratic socialist and former attorney, scored an upset against incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette...

Jack Smith says DOJ ‘can’t do its job’ because of judges’ distrust of prosecutors

Former special counsel Jack Smith warned that the U.S. is facing an “attack on the rule of law” under President Trump, saying he is “very concerned” about the integrity of future elections and accusing the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department. Smith, the special counsel who brought charges against Trump following his first term, argued that...

Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say 

Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump insisted he would still deliver a lengthy speech at Saturday’s “Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks” event, despite forecasts that temperatures will climb to 107 degrees....

The Democratic socialists are no longer on the fringe

Democratic Socialist wins in New York and Colorado have Republicans calling Democrats a socialist party while moderates urge leaders to speak out.

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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