Today in Supreme Court History: June 30, 2014
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Some Senate Republicans Welcome Gaetz’s Withdrawal
Matt Gaetz Faces Uphill Battle for Attorney General Confirmation President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Matt Gaetz as his choice for attorney general. However, Gaetz faces a challenging path to…
War Crimes Have Never Stopped the U.S. Before
In 2002, President George W. Bush signed a bill into law that gave the U.S. president the power to invade the Netherlands — or anywhere else on earth — in…
BC RCMP Detachments Begin Rollout of Body Worn Cameras
The head of the RCMP detachment in Mission, B.C., expresses gratitude that officers in his community will be among the first to utilize body cameras to document police interactions with…
Record-Setting Travel Expected for Thanksgiving
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg informed the press that the upcoming Thanksgiving travel season in the United States is expected to break records. He discussed the efforts made by his department…
Buttigieg Defends New Airline Rules After CEOs Make Critical Comments
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg responded to comments from the heads of two major carriers, expressing his stance on regulatory oversight in the airline industry. During a news conference…
Will Dramatic Reforms Cause Recession or Recovery?
Commentary I’m already hearing worry about the impact of mass layoffs from the civil service. Perhaps as many as 1–2 million or more people are about to be repositioned, probably…
Across the U.S., White Supremacist Incidents Have Become the Norm
Experts who monitor these incidents have reported that there are frequent flash demonstrations aimed at spreading fear and anxiety. These occurrences are happening almost weekly, causing concern among the public.…
Justice Department Orders DEA to Halt Airport Searches
The Justice Department has instructed the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to halt most searches of passengers at airports and other mass transit hubs. An independent investigation revealed that DEA task…
NYC maniac accused of slashing Danish tourist in broad daylight is busted after mom tells on him: sources
A distressed mother took her son to the police on Thursday after recognizing him as a suspect in the random daytime slashing of a Danish tourist, as reported by New…
BC Hydro Says Most Power Outages Fixed After Bomb Cyclone, but New Storm Looms
BC Hydro has successfully restored power to 90 percent of customers affected by the recent hurricane-force winds on the British Columbia coast. However, a new storm is approaching, according to…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
A White House press briefing by press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is held at 1:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 21. During the press briefing at the White House, press secretary Karine…
Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Trump Attorney General Consideration
'My confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump administration,' Gaetz states. Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz announced on Thursday that he is withdrawing himself…
What Democrats Think Went Wrong
Political Autopsy: Reflecting on the Campaign As we gather for a focus group to analyze the recent political campaign, it is important to conduct a thorough political autopsy to understand…
Trump Wants to Kill Bill That Protects Journalists, Whistleblowers
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on the message that journalists are the “enemy of the people,” but has now publicly opposed a bipartisan bill that would protect reporters and their sources…
Post-Budget Borrowing Hits 2nd Highest October Figure Since 1993
At the end of October, the public debt, excluding state ownership in banks, was estimated to be 97.5 percent of GDP. In the same month, government borrowing increased to ÂŁ17.4…
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