Tag: US Politics
FISA Expired in June. The Surveillance Didn’t
In a lapse, not seen since 2008, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) expired at…
How a Housing Bill Becomes Law Without the President’s Signature
President Donald Trump, said he wasn’t going to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill on Friday, calling it…
Following Strikes on Iran, Trump Teases New Strikes at NATO Summit
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) began a new series of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, hitting over 80 targets.…
Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations, Says He Is ‘Reflecting’ on Campaign
Graham Planter (D-Maine.) said “We are taking time to reflect on our best path forward,” on Monday in…
Melat Kiros Beats 15-term Incumbent In Colorado Primary
The Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, a 29-year old lawyer turned doctoral student, defeated longtime House incumbent Diana DeGette…
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Tuesday that children born in the United States to parents who are…
Supreme Court Rules Mail-In Ballots Don’t Have to Be Recieved on Election Day
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that federal election law doesn't require mail-in ballots to be received by Election…
Supreme Court Rules The President Can Fire Leaders of Independent Agencies
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Monday that President Trump can fire leaders of independent regulatory agencies, without…
Supreme Court Allows Trump to End TPS Protections for Syrians and Haitians
The supreme court on Thursday has ruled in favor the Trump administrations efforts to end Temporary Protected Status…
Supreme Court Rules Migrants Can Be Turned Away Before Crossing the Border
The supreme court in a 6-3 vote, ruled that the government can legally station officers at the border…