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Amy Coney Barrett Takes Issue With Clarence Thomas’ Supreme Court Move
Getty Images U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett took issue this week with Justice Clarence Thomas. The nondelegation doctrine, which forbids Congress from transferring its primary legislative authority to federal agencies or other nonelected officials, is something that conservatives are eager to see revived, Newsweek noted. Barrett, a Trump nominee, voiced serious concerns on March…
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Republicans Call For FBI Probe Into Jasmine Crockett For ‘Inciting’ Tesla Violence
Getty Images Some Republicans are calling on the FBI and the Justice Department to launch an investigation into Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) for inciting violence against Tesla dealerships and owners. The push for a probe of the outspoken Democrat comes after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi charged three people last week with “domestic terrorism” related…
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Musk Gives Timeline For His Departure From DOGE Role
Getty Images Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has provided a timeline for when he expects to step away from his role in the Trump administration as chief adviser to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In an interview last week with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Musk said he was on pace to leave his post…
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NY Times Rips Dems’ Denial Over Massive Losses In 2024 Election
Getty Images The New York Times Editorial Board is sounding the alarm for the Democratic Party. In a newly published editorial, the left-leaning outlet argued that the party is in deep denial about the reasons behind its losses in the 2024 election—including the presidency, Senate, and House—and warned that its current strategies for recovery are…
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IRS Official Linked to Obama-Era Tea Party Scandal Leading Major Tax Division: Report
Getty Images A government watchdog group wants a key person at the Internal Revenue Service who was involved in the Obama-era scandal of the agency targeting political opponents to be fired after learning of her new position. Former IRS Commissioner Lois Lerner’s top deputy, Holly Paz, was promoted by the administration of former President Joe…
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