Although nature was abuzz with activity this month, Congress was a little lackluster. Still, there were a few signs of life. The war in Iran continues to take center stage, and Democrats and Republicans are still struggling over war powers. Funding … [Read more...] about Under the Dome: Congressional Review — May 2026
Time is Running Out
The United States Supreme Court Building at 1 First Street Northeast in Washington, D.C.Five months away from a midterm election that could reshape the balance of power in Washington, Republicans need to take a hard look at where things stand — and … [Read more...] about Time is Running Out
Time to Reexamine Hart-Celler Immigration Act?
Immigrants Approaching Statue of Liberty, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.In 1965, Congress passed the Immigration and Nationality Act, better known as Hart-Celler. Its sponsors promised there would be no fundamental changes to American … [Read more...] about Time to Reexamine Hart-Celler Immigration Act?
Progress on Returning Refugees
Afghan_refugees_resettled_after_2021_Afghan_withdrawal_by_stateThere's real progress being made on one of the most important issues President Trump ran on — and that's the removal of unwanted refugees and the restoration of honest … [Read more...] about Progress on Returning Refugees
Under the Dome: Congressional Review — April 2026
Congress has been a hive of activity this Spring. Washington hosted a new bout of GOP infighting, a monarch’s visit to his forefathers’ colonies, and yet another lunatic attempting to forge his political vision by bullet. The war in Iran rages on, … [Read more...] about Under the Dome: Congressional Review — April 2026
Wanted: An Unconfirmable Attorney General — April 2026
Wanted: An Unconfirmable Attorney General With the sudden departure of Pam Bondi, President Trump is searching for a new Attorney General. He may be looking for a new Deputy AG as well. Under current Federal law, President Trump has the power … [Read more...] about Wanted: An Unconfirmable Attorney General — April 2026
Schools Force Kids to Protest ICE
Photo by Fibonacci Blue. CC BY 4.0. One growing concern for many parents across the country is the increasing role of schools in encouraging political activism among students—particularly activism directed against federal immigration … [Read more...] about Schools Force Kids to Protest ICE
Shooting, Stabbing, and Wrong-Way Trucking
The headlines so far this year remind Americans of a troubling pattern. Our nation is racked by violent crime and dangerous incidents that all come back to major failures in our immigration policies and public safety systems. Much work has been done … [Read more...] about Shooting, Stabbing, and Wrong-Way Trucking
Under the Dome: Congressional Review — March 2026
March has been a busy month in Washington. Several important domestic bills are in circulation, while, internationally, the Iranian crisis threatens to escalate. In the midst of all of this, both parties are attempting to position themselves well for … [Read more...] about Under the Dome: Congressional Review — March 2026
Shooting, Stabbing, and Wrong-Way Trucking — March 2026
Shooting, Stabbing, and Wrong-Way Trucking Within 24 hours of U.S. military action against Iran, a 53-year-old Muslim from Senegal allegedly shot up a bar early on Sunday morning, March 1, in Austin, Texas. Three were killed and more than a dozen … [Read more...] about Shooting, Stabbing, and Wrong-Way Trucking — March 2026
