Power Games
Why Trump Should Not Sweat The Midterms – OpEd
The coming midterms could strip Trump of congressional cover and open the door to investigations, subpoenas, and legislative roadblocks. That would not…
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Rigged Systems
PTAB Was Never ‘100% Discretionary,’ Rep. Issa Tells Squires
Rep. Darrell Issa is pressing the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office over how much discretion it really has to deny patent challenges.…
Rigged Systems
USC Cancels Gubernatorial Debate Due to Absence of Candidates of Color
USC canceled a California gubernatorial debate on short notice. The reported reason raises questions about how debate access and candidate screening work.
Rigged Systems
Maryland lawmakers advance gambling bills targeting sweepstakes and college prop bets
Maryland lawmakers are pushing forward a trio of gambling bills aimed at tightening rules and going after illegal operators. The legislation signals…
Power Games
MAGA Goon Flips Out When Grilled on Trump’s Election Threat
A former top Trump official lost it during a CNN discussion on whether ICE could be deployed to polling stations. This raises…
Institutional Decay
GOP Ex-Kentucky Gov Gets 60 Days For Contempt
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court. This extraordinary ruling highlights the…
Rigged Systems
Minnesota Senate Committee Advances Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill to Judiciary State
A Minnesota Senate committee has moved forward a bill that would ban online sweepstakes casino-style games. This legislation sets the stage for…
Public Impact
US officials downplay controller ‘distraction’ in New York LaGuardia plane crash
US officials are dismissing claims that distracted air traffic controllers contributed to a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport. This incident raises serious…
Institutional Decay
Sheriff failed to investigate 7 rape cases at ICE detention center
San Diego County Sheriff’s officials failed to investigate multiple reported sexual assaults at an ICE detention center. This alarming oversight raises serious…
Power Games
Watch clueless Ted Cruz deliver brutal self-own
Senator Ted Cruz's recent comments during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing highlight a stark contradiction in accountability. His oblivious self-own raises questions…