Judge Leonie Brinkema of Alexandria, Virginia has become the latest federal judge to join the “resistance” to Donald Trump. She joins Judge James Robart of Seattle, whose political decisionruling against Trump was upheld by three judges … [Read more...] about Judges Join the ‘Resistance’
Trump Versus the Judge
Donald Trump won the presidency fair and square, but there’s a well-funded movement to resist his victory and defy the new president’s authority over the executive branch of our government. Now one federal judge, who sits nearly 3,000 … [Read more...] about Trump Versus the Judge
Trump versus the Judges — February 2017
Trump Ejects Obama Holdover
Last Friday was Donald Trump’s seventh full day as President, but there was no time to rest. At 4:42 p.m., just as many federal bureaucrats were starting the weekend, Trump signed executive orders that carry out his pledge to temporarily … [Read more...] about Trump Ejects Obama Holdover
The Darkness of the Women’s March
President Trump’s inaugural address was well received by the people who voted for him, but the media reacted with predictable hostility as the plain-spoken non-politician repeated the themes he used so successfully during the campaign. … [Read more...] about The Darkness of the Women’s March
The Hazing of the President
A new president is supposed to enjoy a “honeymoon” of good will and support from the press and public after he assumes the office once held by George Washington. But Donald Trump and his Cabinet nominees are receiving what can only be … [Read more...] about The Hazing of the President
Obamacare Repeal Is on the Way
As soon as the newly elected 115th Congress was gaveled to order last week, both houses got to work on the long-promised effort to “repeal and replace” the failed legislation known as Obamacare. The Senate, with its more cumbersome rules, … [Read more...] about Obamacare Repeal Is on the Way
Stay Engaged: The Battle Resumes on Jan. 20
As soon as the election results sank in, sleepy federal bureaucrats woke up and shifted into high gear, furiously finalizing regulations that could be issued before President Obama leaves office. According to The New York Times, President Obama … [Read more...] about Stay Engaged: The Battle Resumes on Jan. 20
Stay Engaged: the Battle Resumes on Jan. 20 — January 2017
Trump, the Great Communicator on Twitter
How did it happen that a man we were told could not possibly be nominated, let alone elected, is about to take the oath of office as the 45th president of the United States? Part of the reason is that Donald Trump spoke to a set of hot-button issues … [Read more...] about Trump, the Great Communicator on Twitter
