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6 days agoBiglaw To D.C. Circuit: This Isn't Just About Us - It's About Whether The President Can Put Lawyers On A Leash - Above the Law
The fight over Trump-era executive orders targeting Biglaw firms intensifies as firms argue these orders threaten constitutional independence and the rule of law.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks agoPresident or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?
Trump launched military strikes against Iran citing self-defense, bypassing Congress, while Democrats challenged his constitutional authority and Republicans blocked a war powers resolution to halt further action.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks agoFilibustering and Delay Strategies That Block Social Justice
Organizational filibustering refers to strategies that delay and obstruct efforts to pursue social justice in systems. These additions can stretch out the process of implementation of diversity strategic plans or multicultural programs for years. Change agents can become battle-fatigued and give up their efforts. They can also become so disheartened that they leave a group or organization altogether.
Social justice
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fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks agoMarkwayne Mullin's Confirmation Hearing Was the Funniest in Ages-and Might Have a Stunning Outcome
Sen. Markwayne Mullin's DHS secretary nomination faces conflict with Senate Homeland Security Committee chairman Rand Paul, whom Mullin previously called a 'snake' and defended assaulting.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks agoSenate passes bipartisan housing bill targeting large investors and easing regulations
If we want to bring down the cost of housing, we've got to build a lot more. And what I love about this bill is that it has more than 40 different provisions in it, all of which aim in the same direction, which is to give a push toward building more housing.
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Higher education
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month agoSome Senate Dems Ask GAO to Investigate ED Dismantling
Senators requested a GAO investigation into the Education Department's outsourcing of higher-education grant administration, citing funding delays, higher costs, and administrative disruptions.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks agoDems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump
Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoUS senators press Intel over ties to firm with sanctioned units
Six bipartisan senators demand Intel explain its relationship with blacklisted semiconductor equipment maker ACM Research due to national security concerns involving Chinese military-connected companies.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month agoBipartisan lawmakers worried about shaky progress on modernized government worker background check system
The National Background Investigation Services system for federal employee vetting faces a decade-long delay until fiscal 2028, costing $2.4 billion with $2.2 billion more needed, impacting national security and government contractors.
fromPOLITICO
2 months agoHouse Democrats once again left complaining about a Senate spending deal
The interchamber tensions between Democrats are becoming a regular feature of funding fights in the second Trump term. Lawmakers, strategists and voters alike exploded in anger last March when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and a handful of colleagues allowed a spending package to move forward amid the Elon Musk-led DOGE assault on federal agencies. In November, tempers again flared when a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to end a record 43-day shutdown.
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fromFortune
2 months agoRepublican lawmakers close ranks around Powell, who spent years building ties in Congress. 'He gets in there, pets the dog, shoots the breeze' | Fortune
Senate Republicans are rallying to defend Fed Chair Jerome Powell against administration pressure, subpoenas, and threats to preserve Federal Reserve independence.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months agoThe Senate just voted to fund the government - but it'll still partially shut down for a few days anyway
A partial federal shutdown begins as funding lapses for some agencies, causing limited closures while many programs and services remain funded and operational.
US politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months agoCrypto Bill Delayed As Senate Pivots To Housing Initiatives
U.S. Senate crypto market-structure bill delayed indefinitely after Coinbase withdrew support, stalling bipartisan consensus and raising concerns about stablecoin rules, DeFi limits, and regulatory authority.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month agoAmerica's Oldest Lawmakers Still Serving in Congress
Age has long been a point of debate in American politics, but it becomes especially controversial when lawmakers remain in office well beyond traditional retirement years. As the nation grapples with issues like healthcare, technology, and economic change, questions naturally arise about how age, generation status, and experience influence leadership at the highest levels of government. For some voters, longevity in office represents wisdom; for others, it raises concerns about representation and outdated reasoning.
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