Michel barnier

The administration cited the president’s broad emergency powers under federal law and argued that Congress, when it approved the Defense Department budget last year, had not expressly prohibited the use of those funds for wall construction. Justice Department lawyers asked the appeals court to suspend Gilliam’s ruling and allow construction to begin while they appeal his order. … [Read more...] about Ninth Circuit denies Trump permission to use military funds to build border wall

Judge Michelle Friedland, a member of the three-judge panel, cited the Supreme Court’s 1952 Youngstown decision, which barred President Harry Truman from ordering a government takeover of the nation’s steel mills during the Korean War because Congress had disapproved it. … [Read more...] about Trump administration asks court to allow wall construction to begin

Rep. Mikie SherrillRebecca (Mikie) Michelle SherrillHouse Democrats call for investigation into 'suspicious' Capitol tours day before riot New Jersey Democrat says members of Congress led 'reconnaissance' tours ahead of riot Five centrist Democrats oppose Pelosi for Speaker in tight vote MORE (D-N.J.), who served as a Navy helicopter pilot and a federal prosecutor before joining Congress, on Wednesday brought together nearly three dozen House Democrats to sign a letter urging investigators to scour any visitor log books or video footage for possible links to the breach that resulted in five deaths, including the killing of a Capitol Police officer. … [Read more...] about Democrats point fingers on whether Capitol rioters had inside help

Also worthy of respect is how Russell doesn’t veer off into Woketardery. I can’t tell you how many present-day documentaries end up crashing and burning because the director feels the need to hit the woke sweet spot, lecture the viewer, and virtue signal. This childish impulse ruins everything, and even though we’re talking about policing in Los Angeles in the 80s, it thankfully doesn’t happen here. … [Read more...] about ‘Night Stalker’ Review: Excellent Netflix Doc About L.A.’s Summer of Terror

Before Deshotel left the Capitol on Thursday, the House passed rules requiring members in the chamber to wear masks. But unlike the Senate, which is also requiring members to take COVID-19 tests before coming to the floor, the House opted against such a mandate. Both chambers are controlled by Republicans. … [Read more...] about Texas Rep. Joe Deshotel Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Lawmakers Vote To Not Require Testing