We’re All High School Debaters NowI went to judge a national debate tournament and came away less worried about the teenagers than the politicians and pundits who argue just like them. The post We’re All High School Debaters Now appeared first on Washington Monthly .Washington Monthly4d agoWhole story →JusticeEducation
Elon Musk’s $3.5 trillion Tesla-SpaceX merger talks put his accountability to the testThe SpaceX IPO pushed Musk past $1 trillion on paper. Pension funds, a federal judge, and workplace-safety data show how little stands between him and the companies he runs.Fortune4d agoWhole story →EconomyJustice
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spares death row inmate, citing doubts about evidenceAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a death-row inmate after a number of former public officials, and the current district attorney, raised doubts about his conviction.NBC News4d agoWhole story →JusticeKay Ivey
Mario-Rosales-IJ-2Federal appeals courts rejected qualified immunity for cops and a judge who flouted longstanding constitutional principles.Reason4d agoWhole story →Justicequalified immunity ruling
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings are fueling polarization and undermining democracyWASHINGTON — Justice Elena Kagan on Tuesday said voting and elections decisions from her conservative Supreme Court colleagues have helped make the country more politically polarized and less democratic. In a speech two weeks before the pivotal midterm elections for control of Congress, the liberal-leaning justice sharply criticized how thePittsburgh Tribune-Review4d agoSources (2)Whole story →JusticeGovernmentElena Kagansupreme court voting rulings
Trump's absurd election interference attempt in one state could doom us allSorry to intrude on your inbox again today, but Trump’s attempt to overturn any results of the 2026 election he dislikes took a sharp turn toward authoritarianism when the Justice Department today asked a federal court to block certification of the Senate election in Alaska if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses. The Department argues that confusion…Raw Story10h agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Trump pardon talk turns serious as his lawyers study blanket clemency: reportPresident Donald Trump's offhand talk of pardoning everyone around him has moved from punchline to legal homework inside the White House. White House attorneys are reviewing whether to hand out sweeping pardons to lower-ranking staffers, The Washington Sun reported Saturday, citing two people familiar with the discussion. One source said a pardon…Raw Story9h agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
White House accused of brazen end-run around court order in 'Whac-A-Mole' schemeA watchdog coalition accused the Trump White House of finding a sneaky workaround to keep its promotional blitz going after a judge intervened. In a filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, a coalition led by Common Cause asked U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon to expand her order halting the administration's…Raw Story9h agoWhole story →TechnologyJustice
MAGA sheriff behind 'unlawful' ballot seizure demands taxpayers pay his lawyers: reportA California sheriff rebuked by the state's highest court over a sweeping election move now wants someone else to cover the fallout. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco , whose seizure of roughly 650,000 ballots was ruled "unlawful" by the California Supreme Court last month, is pushing the county to pick up the tab for his private legal defense, the…Raw Story8h agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
Some Communications by Rabbi Shmuley with AI Platforms May Be Discovered in Order to Determine Punitive DamagesFrom Wednesday's decision in Fontainebleau Florida Hotel, LLC v. Botach [Rabbi Shmuley], decided by Magistrate Judge Marty Fulgueira Elfenbein: Plaintiff's… The post Some Communications by Rabbi Shmuley with AI Platforms May Be Discovered in Order to Determine Punitive Damages appeared first on Reason Magazine.Reason7h agoWhole story →TechnologyJustice
Republican appointee accused of ‘cosplaying’ as gov with ‘executive orders’ in name onlyThree weeks ago, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines signed what he called an executive order aimed at eliminating a “hidden tax” on fees charged by virtual marketplaces to sellers. “There will be a lot more coming,” Huffines said as he held up a jumbo printed version of the order in front of tax industry members, associations and consultants. “This puts tens…Raw Story3d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomytexas executive orders
How Trump Executive Orders Could Impact Veterans BenefitsPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at speeding up veterans' access to federal benefits.Newsweek2mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmenttrump veterans executive order
Gov. Jeff Landry signs two executive orders to streamline permitting processes for businessesBATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry signed two executive orders on Monday afternoon in an attempt to help those who wish to invest in Louisiana businesses.WBRZ2mo agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyJeff Landrylouisiana executive orders
Read it here: City Comptroller’s response to control board borrowing planRead city Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams’ response to Mayor Sean Ryan’s plan to borrow for capital needs through the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority.Buffalo Buffalo News3d agoWhole story →Sean Ryan
JD Vance is the GOP’s Barack Obama: Why 2028 belongs to Rubio or CruzVance lacks the executive strength to carry Trump's legacy. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio offer the true path for the GOP in 2028.Washington Examiner2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentTed Cruz2028 presidential prospects
California Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AICalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom and other 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls have called for a more aggressive approach to addressing AI fears.CNBC1mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGavin Newsomai regulation efforts
President Trump orders federal agencies to replace AI with 'Super Intelligence'The executive order makes "Super Intelligence" the federal government's preferred term for AI in official documents and communications.Fox Business25d agoWhole story →TechnologySecuritytrump ai rebranding order