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SCOTUS rules against ‘state legislature theory’ of federal election power
The Supreme Court brought an end to the independent state legislature theory which said only legislatures have the authority to regulate federal elections, and state courts cannot interfere. In Moore v. Harper, the justices ruled 6-3 that the Constitution’s elections clause does not vest exclusive and independent authority in state legislatures to set the rules… -
IRS agent admitted to using fake name to access taxpayer’s home
An IRS agent admitted to using a fake name to access someone’s home in order to collect taxes that had already been paid. Now, the House Judiciary Committee and Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government want to investigate. Members said the incident raises questions about the IRS’s commitment to civil liberties. Here… -
Conservative Supreme Court justices help shut down Texas immigration lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that Texas and Louisiana lack the standing to sue the Biden administration over its immigration policy regarding enforcement prioritization. A coalition of liberal and conservative justices joined together to form the majority in United States v. Texas. Justice Samuel Alito was the lone dissenter. The back story In 2021, Homeland… -
Cybersecurity professionals can make $100k+ a year without a college degree
The United States has approximately 700,000 cybersecurity job openings. That’s creating a shortage of qualified personnel who can protect places like hospitals, 911 call centers and schools from cyberattacks originating in places like China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. “We only have 69 skilled cybersecurity workers for every 100 that employers demand. This means we… -
Durham: FBI didn’t inform agents Hillary Clinton OK’d plan tying Trump to Russia
Special counsel John Durham testified before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, June 21, about what’s been known as his investigation into the investigators. Durham looked into the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation which examined the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia. His team determined it was “seriously flawed” and that there was not adequate evidence to open… -
Two-tiered justice? Comparing Hunter Biden and Kodak Black’s gun cases
Progressives and conservatives alike are calling out what they say is a two-tiered system of justice in the wake of Hunter Biden’s plea agreement on tax and gun charges. But while some argue the system is tiered between Democrats and Republicans, there are lawmakers on Capitol Hill and others who contend it’s between the wealthy… -
80% of Democrats want Biden to debate his primary opponents, he’s a ‘no’ so far
A USA Today/Suffolk University poll found that 80% of Democratic primary voters believe there should be a series of Democratic presidential primary debates ahead of the 2024 election. But as of right now, President Biden has no plans to debate his two opponents: author Marianne Williamson and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “Well I would love… -
Biden administration has to declassify COVID origin documents by Sunday
The Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines must declassify information relating to links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19 by Sunday, June 18. The release is mandated by the COVID-19 Origins Act which Congress passed unanimously and President Biden signed into law in March. The law requires the release of… -
House Judiciary might subpoena DOJ if Trump docs aren’t handed over Friday
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to voluntarily hand over documents and communications related to the raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Jordan wants them delivered by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16. Jordan is specifically requesting documents and communications related to the search warrant from… -
Tuberville continues hold on 250+ military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said he will not back down from his hold on more than 250 military nominees, even as some of his fellow Senate Republicans are suggesting alternatives. Tuberville is protesting a Pentagon policy that provides paid time off and travel expenses for active duty members who get an abortion. Sen. Joni Ernst,… -
House GOP investigating Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for dereliction of duty
The House Homeland Security Committee is opening an investigation into what members call Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ “dereliction of duty.” Committee Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., said they will consider making an impeachment recommendation to the Judiciary Committee when the investigation is over. “The legal basis is the violation of the law, lying to Congress,… -
FBI creates new penalties for agents who misuse warrantless surveillance
The FBI announced a new three-strike disciplinary system for employees who misuse the warrantless surveillance program under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The new punishments are based on the severity of the misuse and whether or not it was deliberate. Section 702 allows intelligence officials to collect information on non-U.S. persons… -
FBI asst. director didn’t think he had clearance to view Mar-a-Lago docs
The House Judiciary Committee interviewed the former assistant director of the FBI Washington field office, Steven D’Antuono, about the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago. The interview got into the specifics of how the search was conducted and the decision-making process leading up to the execution of the warrant. Now, Republicans and Democrats on the committee are…