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Fight or flee: A tale of two Congresswomen

Marjorie Taylor Greene's early exit from Congress reveals that her tough-broad persona was very much an act. After she angered Donald Trump by demanding release of the Epstein files, she became target of the slings, arrows and threats unleashed by the president and his enforcers. Her ...

High court backs immigration judges in public speech case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with immigration judges Friday, rebuffing the Trump administration for now in a case with possible implications for federal workers as the justices weigh expanding presidential firing power. The decision is a technical step in a long-running case, ...

Almanac for Dec. 20, 2025

Today is Saturday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2025. There are 11 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States. Also on this date: In 1860, South Carolina ...

Government control in the Digital Age

Politicians push government IDs. In a TSA announcement, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem sternly warns, "You will need a REAL ID to travel by air or visit federal buildings." European politicians go much further, reports Stossel TV producer Kristin Tokarev. They're pushing ...

Move made to rename DC arts venue Trump-Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's handpicked board voted Thursday to rename Washington's leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center, the White House said, in a move that was quickly denounced as a "disgrace" by the Democratic leader of the House, who is on the ...

Almanac for Dec. 19, 2025

Today is Friday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2025. There are 12 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1998, President Bill Clinton was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives for perjury and obstruction of justice. (He was subsequently acquitted by the Senate.) Also on this ...