The Supreme Court is About to Rule on Trump Troops in Chicago—and Nationwide. What could go wrong?
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Posted inLaw and Justice
Ignoring Case Law and the Constitution, Court Greenlights Trump’s Portland Troop Surge
An appeals court panel combines sloppy reasoning and undue deference to the executive.
Posted inPolitics
Extortionist-in-Chief
The mob-style shakedowns of colleges, networks, law firms, and businesses are the through line of the Trump era.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s Troop Deployment: Why It’s Both Ominous and Stupid
Where have all the Jeffrey Epstein files gone, long time passing? Being slowly handed to the House Oversight Committee, but not made public, so the details of Donald Trump’s connection with Epstein will stay a mystery. Don’t expect the Justice Department files to help. Trust Attorney General Pam Bondi not to release embarrassing information to […]
Posted inPolitics
Los Angeles: Trump’s National Guard Mobilization May Backfire
So far, his reaction to protests against heavy-handed immigration arrests has created chaos instead of quelling it. A Washington Monthly podcast discussion.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Reversal of Fortune: Progressive Media in a Democratic White House
Turnabout is fair play, no? CNN’s Brian Stelter apparently shares my concern about the excessive influence of the Fox News Channel on this administration, noting this morning that Rupert Murdoch’s creation is directly responsible for Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Mexico: Yes, the nexus between Fox and the Trump administration is […]
Posted inPolitical Animal
Once Again, U.S. Law Thwarts Trump’s Attempt to Become an Autocrat
The military can’t be used for domestic law enforcement and governors determine the role of the National Guard.
