Immigration and Customs Enforcement just got put on pause, and you know what? It's about time someone asked the hard questions about what's happening on our streets when federal agents conduct vehicle stops. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ordered ICE to temporarily halt vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in Texas and Maine left families grieving and … [Read more...] about Border Enforcement Hits the Brakes as Federal Agents Face Scrutiny Over Fatal Traffic Stops
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Rubio’s Terror Summit Tackles the Threat Everyone Else Ignores
Marco Rubio is doing something that should've happened years ago. This week, the Secretary of State is hosting delegations from more than 70 countries to talk about far-left terrorism, and the fact that this is considered controversial tells you everything you need to know about the state of our national conversation. The gathering in Washington on Thursday isn't just another … [Read more...] about Rubio’s Terror Summit Tackles the Threat Everyone Else Ignores
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Steps Into His Senate Seat Following Lawmaker’s Unexpected Passing at 71
There's something profoundly American about what just happened in South Carolina, even if it makes you pause for a second. Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to finish her brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term, and honestly, it's the kind of decision that cuts through all the usual political noise. Graham died Saturday at 71 from an aortic dissection, one … [Read more...] about Lindsey Graham’s Sister Steps Into His Senate Seat Following Lawmaker’s Unexpected Passing at 71
Justice Kagan Faces Ethics Investigation Over Climate Case Bias Claims
Here's what should concern anyone who still believes in impartial justice. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan is facing serious questions about whether she can fairly rule on a massive climate change case heading to the high court, and the accusations aren't coming from fringe conspiracy theorists. A coalition of conservative legal groups wants the Senate Judiciary Committee to … [Read more...] about Justice Kagan Faces Ethics Investigation Over Climate Case Bias Claims
Florida Judge Slams Trump’s IRS Lawsuit as Taxpayer Shakedown Scheme
A federal judge in Florida just put President Trump's legal team on notice, and the language she used pulls no punches. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams referred Trump's attorneys for potential disciplinary action over their handling of a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS that culminated in the creation of something called the Anti-Weaponization Fund. The whole thing … [Read more...] about Florida Judge Slams Trump’s IRS Lawsuit as Taxpayer Shakedown Scheme