Author: Eleanor Stratton
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Newark Mayor Arrested At Anti-ICE Protest
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor, was arrested by federal authorities on May 9, 2025, at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, accused of trespassing during a protest against its operation. The arrest, which followed a dramatic standoff involving three Democratic U.S. House members storming the facility for…
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GOP’s $880 Billion Medicaid Cut Plan: Lifeline or Liability?
House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are pushing a budget resolution that could slash Medicaid by $880 billion over the next decade to fund President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax cut agenda, sparking fierce debate as key votes loom in the Energy and Commerce Committee. The plan puts vulnerable GOP lawmakers in swing districts…
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Flipping on Taxes, Trump Tests America’s Founding Principles
Populism vs. Republican Constitutionalism Populism often challenges the stability of constitutional structures. The Founding Fathers designed our Constitution with checks and balances to prevent hasty decisions, particularly regarding tax policies. Populist rhetoric sometimes clashes with these constitutional guardrails, favoring direct appeals to the public over measured deliberation. Donald Trump’s recent comments on tax policy illustrate…
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‘Involved in the deaths of the world’s poorest children’: Gates Criticizes Musk’s USAID Cuts
Elon Musk’s DOGE Cuts Draw Criticism from Bill Gates Elon Musk’s cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), orchestrated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have drawn criticism from Bill Gates. Gates emphasized the potentially severe consequences of these actions, particularly the increased risk of disease outbreaks like HIV, measles, and polio…
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150+ Judges Condemn Trump’s ‘Embarrassing Spectacle’ Against Milwaukee Judge
More than 150 retired federal and state judges, spanning both political parties, unleashed a scathing rebuke of the Trump administration’s arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan on April 25, 2025, labeling it an “embarrassing spectacle” that threatens the Constitution’s separation of powers. In a May 5, 2025, letter to Attorney General Pam…
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Venezuelan Deportee’s Identity Revealed
Venezuelan Man Deported Under Controversial Circumstances Daniel Lozano-Camargo, known as “Cristian,” was recently identified as the second man deported from the United States to El Salvador under controversial circumstances. Lozano-Camargo, a Venezuelan living in Houston, faced arrest for cocaine possession before his deportation. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reverse his removal, deeming…
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Minneapolis’s ‘Defund The Police’ Movement Faces Constitutional Review
Minneapolis Grapples with Public Safety Concerns Amid Rising Violence A recent wave of shootings in Minneapolis has raised concerns about public safety. In one day, six people died, and five were injured. These events have drawn attention from Jim Schultz, a former attorney general candidate in Minnesota, who criticizes city and county leadership. Schultz believes…
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Biden Criticizes Trump’s Russia Stance
Biden Criticizes Trump’s First 100 Days in Office In his first public interview since leaving the White House, Joe Biden delivered a scathing critique of Donald Trump’s initial months back in office. Speaking with BBC Radio 4’s Today program, Biden labeled Trump’s approach to Russia and Ukraine as “modern-day appeasement,” suggesting it could encourage further…
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Judge Orders Migrant’s Return to US
Federal Court Disrupts Trump Administration’s Use of Alien Enemies Act Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.’s recent ruling has thrown a wrench in the Trump administration’s plans regarding the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The decision critically examines whether the circumstances envisioned by the statute align with the administration’s actions. Rodriguez clarified that for valid invocation of…
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Durbin Urges DOJ to Probe Pizza Threats
Senator Durbin Raises Alarm Over Anonymous Pizza Deliveries to Judges Senator Dick Durbin, a key figure on the Senate Judiciary Committee, has voiced concerns over a disturbing trend: anonymous pizza deliveries targeting federal judges’ homes. These deliveries are perceived as potential threats to judicial safety and independence. Durbin has called on Attorney General Pam Bondi…
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First 145% Tariffed Goods Arrived – Here’s How You Will Notice
The first cargo ships carrying Chinese goods hit with President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs docked in Los Angeles on May 6, 2025, but they’re arriving half-empty, signaling a looming crisis of shortages and price hikes for American consumers. The trade war, escalating with China’s 125% retaliatory tariffs, has slashed imports by up to 60%, leaving…
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Supreme Court Revives Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
In a 6-3 decision on May 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted lower court injunctions, allowing President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender service members to take effect. The policy, which bars individuals with gender dysphoria from serving, reverses Biden-era rules and reignites a legal battle over equal protection and executive power. Supporters hail it…
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Trump’s DOJ Defends Biden’s Abortion Pill Rules
In a surprising twist, President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to defend Biden-era FDA rules allowing telehealth prescriptions and mail delivery of the abortion pill mifepristone in a high-stakes Texas lawsuit. Filed on May 5, 2025, the DOJ’s brief argues that Idaho, Kansas, and Missouri lack standing to challenge the rules and…
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Trump’s Next 100 Days: Constitutional Tensions and Economic Risks
On May 4, 2025, President Donald Trump, in a Meet the Press interview highlighted by the White House, touted his first 100 days as a historic success and outlined an ambitious path for the next 100 days, focusing on border security, tariffs, and economic gains. While Trump’s supporters see this as a mandate fulfilled, critics…
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Musk’s X Takes on Minnesota’s Deepfake Law: Free Speech at Risk?
Legal experts say the case raises real constitutional red flags about the law Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has launched a federal lawsuit against Minnesota, challenging a 2023 law that criminalizes AI-generated deepfakes aimed at influencing elections. Filed on April 23, 2025, the suit claims the law violates the First Amendment by curbing free…
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Yellowstone’s ‘Zone of Death’: Could You Really Get Away with Murder?
Deep in Yellowstone National Park lies a 50-square-mile strip of Idaho known as the “Zone of Death,” where a legal quirk could, in theory, let someone dodge prosecution for serious crimes like murder. First flagged by law professor Brian C. Kalt in 2005, this loophole stems from a clash between federal jurisdiction and the Constitution’s…
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Who’s Cashing In on DOGE’s Government Overhaul?
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, burst onto the scene with a mission to gut federal spending and streamline a bloated bureaucracy. Championed by President Donald Trump and led by billionaire Elon Musk, this temporary White House office has slashed contracts, fired thousands, and sparked a firestorm of debate. Some cheer DOGE as a…
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Trump Attacks Harvard’s Tax Status
Trump Threatens Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Amid Ongoing Dispute President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social his intention to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status, citing concerns over the university’s handling of antisemitism on campus. This action aligns with the administration’s broader strategy of scrutinizing educational institutions perceived to have embraced leftist ideologies. The move raises questions about…
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Was Mike Waltz Fired or Promoted? A Day of Chaos Unfolds
The White House was rocked by a whirlwind of speculation and conflicting narratives on May 1, 2025, as National Security Adviser Mike Waltz’s abrupt exit dominated headlines. Was he fired for a string of missteps, or was his nomination as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations a strategic promotion? The day’s events, marked by leaks,…
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Gavin Kliger’s CFPB Layoff Blitz: Efficiency or Ethics Disaster?
Imagine a 25-year-old aide, barely out of college, storming into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with a mandate to slash nearly 90% of its staff in days. That’s exactly what Gavin Kliger, a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) operative, did in April 2025, unleashing chaos with 1,483 layoff notices—until a federal judge slammed the…
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Trump’s Iran Oil Ban Hits China: Trade War Looms Large
President Donald Trump escalated tensions with China, threatening massive secondary sanctions on any country or entity purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemicals, declaring, “ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW!” The move, announced during remarks in the White House Rose Garden, follows the postponement of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and targets China,…
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Martin’s DC Prosecutor Bid Falters: GOP Resistance Tests Trump’s Pick
On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Ed Martin, encountered significant pushback from Senate Republicans, jeopardizing his confirmation as the capital’s top federal prosecutor. Martin, a conservative activist linked to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, has drawn scrutiny for dismissing riot-related cases, demoting experienced prosecutors, and labeling…
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Waltz to UN, Rubio Steps In: Trump’s Security Pivot Raises Stakes
On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he is nominating Mike Waltz, recently ousted as National Security Adviser, as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, praising his service “in uniform, in Congress, and as my National Security Advisor.” In a swift pivot, Trump named Secretary of State Marco…
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Waltz’s White House Ouster: Loyalty Purge or Security Blunder Fallout?
On May 1, 2025, Mike Waltz was removed as President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser, alongside his deputy Alex Wong, in a dramatic shakeup that exposed deep fissures in the administration’s inner circle. The ouster, officially labeled a resignation but widely reported as a firing, stemmed from a March Signal chat leak revealing sensitive military…
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Ukraine Deal Signed: Will Your Tech Get Cheaper or Crush Your Wallet?
US-Ukraine Mineral Deal Signed On April 30, 2025, the United States and Ukraine signed a landmark minerals deal, granting U.S. companies access to Ukraine’s vast deposits of lithium, titanium, and rare earths, critical for defense and tech industries. The agreement, finalized after tense negotiations and a contentious February White House clash between President Donald Trump…
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Obamacare’s Free Care Fight: SCOTUS to Save It or Sink It?
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, a case challenging the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) mandate for no-cost preventive care, such as cancer screenings and HIV prevention drugs. Conservative plaintiffs, led by Texas employers, argue the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which recommends these services, is unconstitutionally appointed, threatening free…
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The U.S. Visa Purge That Left Students in Legal Limbo
The Trump administration was forced to disclose details of a chaotic operation that terminated the immigration records of nearly 5,000 international students, an effort a federal judge blasted as a “blatant due process violation” that left her “concerned” and “troubled.” The policy, which relied on the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to flag students…
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Musk’s DOGE Exit: Efficiency Triumph or Power Grab Fallout?
On April 30, 2025, Elon Musk received a standing ovation from President Donald Trump’s Cabinet as he announced his planned departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role he held since Trump’s January 20 inauguration. Claiming $160 billion in savings through aggressive cuts to federal programs and jobs, Musk’s tenure has been a…
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DOGE’s Five Biggest Spending Cuts Ranked
In the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term, ending April 29, 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has claimed to save $160 billion through sweeping spending cuts and layoffs. From slashing federal leases to terminating diversity contracts and foreign aid programs, DOGE’s high-profile actions have ignited praise…
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Ethics Scandal: Is New York’s AG Chasing Justice or Revenge?
On April 25, 2025, the America First Legal Foundation (AFL), a pro-Trump advocacy group, filed an ethics complaint against New York Attorney General Letitia James with the New York State Unified Court System’s Committee on Professional Standards. The complaint alleges that James, a Democrat, engaged in misconduct by pursuing fraud claims against President Donald Trump’s…
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Wind Farm Freeze: Energy Emergency or Executive Overreach?
On April 16, 2025, the Trump administration’s Department of the Interior ordered an immediate halt to the $5 billion Empire Wind 1 project, a massive offshore wind farm under construction off the coasts of New York and New Jersey. Citing concerns over rushed approvals by the prior administration, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum paused the project,…
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Executive Order: English Now Non-Negotiable For Professional Drivers
On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating that commercial truck drivers in the United States demonstrate proficiency in speaking and reading English. Framed as a response to mounting “communication problems” on highways, the policy reverses Obama-era leniency and requires literacy tests to ensure drivers can navigate signs and interact with…
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Poll Shock: What Trump Has To Say About His Approval Rates
Almost one hundred days into Donald Trump’s second presidency, the American public has delivered a stunning verdict: his approval ratings are cratering at historic lows. Polls show a restless nation, skeptical of Trump’s tariff-heavy agenda and executive overreach, while the president himself lashes out, demanding investigations into unfavorable results. For a republic built on checks…
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How Are Trump’s Tariffs Hiking Temu Prices for Shoppers?
President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, including a 145% tariff on Chinese imports and the closure of the de minimis exemption for low-value packages, have prompted Chinese e-commerce giant Temu to impose steep import charges starting April 25, 2025, more than doubling the cost of some items for U.S. consumers. he policy shift, coupled with…
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New Executive Order Making It Easier For Teachers to Discipline Students
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to overhaul school discipline policies, aiming to give teachers greater authority to address student behavior by rescinding Obama-era guidance on racial equity in discipline. The order, part of a broader education reform package, directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to ensure disciplinary decisions focus solely on students’ actions, not…
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Why Does Trump Praise SCOTUS While Ignoring Its Orders?
President Donald Trump’s April 2025 assertion that he would “never defy” the Supreme Court has ignited constitutional debate, as critics allege his administration ignored a court order to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deported Salvadoran man. In a Time magazine interview, Trump emphasized respect for the judiciary, yet federal judges and advocacy groups like the…
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Wisconsin Judge’s Arrest: Obstructing Justice or Defending Due Process?
The arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on April 25, 2025, for allegedly obstructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents has sparked a constitutional firestorm. Accused of helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented Mexican national, evade arrest by escorting him through a nonpublic jury door, Dugan faces federal charges of obstruction and concealment. This…
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The Walz–White House Clash Over Immigration Gets Constitutional
Tim Walz didn’t hold back. In a recent campaign speech, the Minnesota governor and former running mate of Kamala Harris accused the Trump administration of preparing to use “Salvadoran gulags” as part of a mass immigration crackdown. He even claimed university students were being “swept up” under the pretext of border security. The White House…
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Border Patrol’s Digital Scrutiny: What International and U.S. Travelers Need to Know
In recent months, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has intensified its scrutiny of travelers’ digital devices, including smartphones, laptops, and tablets. This heightened surveillance affects both international visitors and U.S. citizens, raising concerns about privacy rights, legal boundaries, and the implications for all travelers. The Scope of Digital Inspections at U.S. Borders CBP officers…
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Is Trump Suggesting Ukraine Should Give Up Crimea?
On April 23, 2025, former President Donald Trump posted a lengthy statement on Truth Social criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s declaration that Ukraine “will not legally recognize the occupation of Crimea.” Trump accused Zelenskyy of “boasting” and claimed such language was “very harmful” to peace negotiations with Russia. But the bigger question for Americans isn’t…
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“That Ends Now”: What Happens When a President Ignores a Federal Judge?
The courtroom was silent — until Judge Paula Xinis made her ruling crystal clear. The U.S. government, she said, had unlawfully deported a man in defiance of the Constitution, and now it had to make it right. Her words weren’t vague. “That ends now,” she declared. What followed wasn’t just a scolding. It was a…
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Musk’s DOGE Departure: A Strategic Retreat or Political Fallout?
Elon Musk has announced plans to significantly reduce his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at cutting federal spending. Starting in May, Musk intends to limit his participation to one or two days per week, allowing him to focus more on Tesla, which is currently facing substantial financial…
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A Judge, a Gang Member, and a Quiet Resignation: What the New Mexico Scandal Says About Accountability
What happens when a sitting judge is connected—however loosely—to one of the world’s fastest-growing criminal syndicates? In Las Cruces, New Mexico, that question just stopped being theoretical. A local magistrate judge, Jose “Joel” Cano, abruptly resigned in March after a Venezuelan national allegedly tied to the violent Tren de Aragua gang was arrested at a…
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The War on Harvard: Is Academic Freedom the Next Constitutional Battleground?
What happens when the federal government uses its financial muscle to shape the ideology of America’s universities? That’s no longer a theoretical question. Harvard University—one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious academic institutions—is now at the center of a growing constitutional storm. The Trump administration has taken direct aim at elite universities like Harvard,…
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Washington’s War on Big Tech Heats Up – And the Constitution Is Caught in the Crossfire
How far can the federal government go to dismantle private power? That’s no longer a hypothetical question. This month, the Biden-era legal framework collided head-on with a Trump-era enforcement engine, as Google, Meta, Apple, and Amazon all face serious antitrust trials—some of which could end in corporate breakups. What was once a slow burn of…
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Latest Polls: Technically, the Constitution doesn’t care about approval ratings
Is a presidency still powerful if the public turns away from it? As Donald Trump enters the second quarter of his second term as President of the United States, his approval rating is not just a political metric – it’s becoming a constitutional stress test. With numbers hovering in the low- to mid-40s, and disapproval…
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Supreme Court Halts Deportations of Venezuelans Under 18th-Century Law: A Constitutional Standoff
Can a law written during the presidency of John Adams still determine who stays in the United States today? That’s the constitutional dilemma at the center of a new Supreme Court order blocking the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. In a 5–4 decision, the justices halted removals…
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“Loyalty or Leave”: Trump’s Civil Service Reshape Raises Constitutional Alarms
What if your job in government depended not on competence, but on loyalty to the president? That’s the question at the heart of a sweeping proposal unveiled this week, in which the Trump campaign pledged to implement a new civil service classification—“Schedule Policy/Career”—for federal employees who work on policy. Under this reclassification, government workers who…
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‘NOT coming back’: White House Attacks NYT For ‘Wrong’ Headlines
Can a president ignore a court order and still claim to uphold the rule of law? That question continues to intensify following new statements from the Trump White House, which forcefully rejected recent criticism over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador. Responding to concerns raised by Senator Chris Van Hollen and public…
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Delay Denied: Diddy Says He’s Not Ready. Should the Court Care?
Sean “Diddy” Combs will stand trial on May 5, 2025, after a federal judge denied his legal team’s request for a two-month delay in his sex trafficking and racketeering case. Combs, who has been in pretrial detention since his arrest in September 2024, now faces a fast-approaching courtroom showdown amid mounting legal complexity, national scrutiny,…
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia: Human Trafficking Allegations Complicate Legal Debate
Can the government defy a judge based on secret intelligence? What happens when due process collides with national security claims? The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a Salvadoran man deported from Maryland in defiance of a federal court order—has become a constitutional flashpoint. Now, newly surfaced allegations that he may have been involved in human trafficking…
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Appeals Court Rejects DOJ Bid to Block Return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
What happens when a court orders the government to correct a mistake, but the government refuses? This question lies at the heart of the ongoing legal battle over Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador despite a court order protecting him from removal. On April 17, 2025, the Fourth…
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Second Amendment Irony: Disarming the Government, Not the People?
The Proposal to Disarm the IRS Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama has introduced the “Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act,” proposing to remove firearms and ammunition from IRS agents. The plan would: Moore, supported by GOP colleagues like Harriet Hageman, Mary Miller, and Clay Higgins, argues that the IRS has become “weaponized” against Americans.…
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4 Things the New Drug Executive Order Changes Immediately
In a decisive move to rein in the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs, the White House issued a sweeping executive order on April 15 that could alter how medication is priced, reimbursed, and delivered across the country. While several directives in the order include implementation windows stretching up to 180 days, a handful of changes…
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The White House Was Ordered to Let the AP In. It Didn’t. What Now?
AP’s Battle with White House over Press Access The Associated Press faces a challenge balancing journalistic integrity with the Trump administration’s demands. The AP’s use of ‘Gulf of Mexico’ instead of Trump’s preferred ‘Gulf of America’ led to their exclusion from the White House press pool. In response, the AP invoked constitutional protections. Judge Trevor…
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2 Pentagon Leaks That Should Worry Everyone
Pentagon Briefing of Elon Musk Raises Concerns The alleged Pentagon briefing of Elon Musk on China war scenarios raises serious concerns about the separation of private and governmental spheres. As a CEO with significant influence in tech and defense sectors, Musk’s potential access to sensitive military strategies is troubling. Key questions arise: Musk’s business ties…
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Tax Cuts For Everyone Or Should The Wealthy Pay More?
Republican Tax Strategy Overview Tax policy remains a contentious issue in U.S. politics, with the Republican Party steadfastly committed to reducing taxes across the board. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a key figure in this approach, has consistently voiced opposition to tax increases on high-income earners. Recent discussions within the party have considered raising the tax…
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Rogers Steps Up for Michigan as GOP Looks to Flip Long-Held Senate Seat
Mike Rogers Enters 2026 Michigan Senate Race Former Rep. Mike Rogers has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Michigan Senate race to succeed Democrat Gary Peters. Rogers, a former FBI special agent and House Intelligence Committee chair, made his announcement through Fox News, emphasizing his commitment to Michigan and alignment with Trump’s agenda. Rogers’ previous…
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Americans Could Face Biggest Tax Hike In History
Potential Tax Changes in 2025: Impact on American Families The potential expiration of key provisions from the 2017 tax law could lead to a significant tax increase for Americans. Without Congressional action, taxpayers might face an average increase of 22%. This could impact various aspects of family finances, from purchasing a new car to saving…
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White House News: No Safe Harbor for Immigrant Criminals
Trump and Bukele Collaborate on Deportations President Donald J. Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele met at the White House, focusing on deporting gang members from MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. This collaboration aims to address crime rates linked to these groups, demonstrating that dangerous criminals will not find sanctuary in the United States. Targeted…