Articles by Eleanor Stratton

Trump Appointed Judge Blocks Deportation

U.S. District Court Judge John Holcomb has issued a ruling halting the deportation of Venezuelan migrant Darwin Antonio Arevalo Millan. The decision, handed down on Monday, underscores the critical need for adequate notice and due process under the Alien Enemies Act. Holcomb, a Trump appointee,...

80 Hours of Constitution Training for Senior Officials

In the complex machinery of U.S. governance, the Senior Executive Service (SES) plays a crucial yet often overlooked role. Composed of the highest-ranking career officials, the SES connects presidential appointees to the larger federal workforce, translating top-level policies into everyday...

Trump Appeals Tariff Court Loss

President Trump’s ambitious “Liberation Day” tariff plan has encountered significant legal hurdles in American courts. Judges are grappling with the task of determining the legal validity of these sweeping economic measures. Recent rulings have gone against Trump’s broad application of the...

Trump Supreme Court Win on Parole

In a decisive move, the Supreme Court granted President Trump’s administration a win, allowing them to proceed with significant immigration policy changes affecting 500,000 migrants . The justices’ decision to stay a lower court’s block permits the revocation of Temporary Protected Status...

Ukraine Attack: Drone Warfare and the Collapse of Congressional War Powers?

As smoke curled over scorched Russian airfields and the hum of drone propellers faded into silence, the true significance of Ukraine’s latest strike was just beginning to register. This wasn’t just about the 40 aircraft reportedly damaged or the A-50 surveillance plane knocked offline — it...

Trump’s Tariffs Just Hit a Legal Wall

On April 15, 2025, President Trump unveiled his “Liberation Day” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). These tariffs aimed to penalize countries for alleged unfair trade practices, sending economic and diplomatic shockwaves globally. Key events in the tariff...

Federal Oversight in Question After Firebombing at Pro-Israel Rally

On Sunday afternoon, Boulder, Colorado, witnessed a shocking incident of violence. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, allegedly attacked a pro-Israel group during a weekly event held by “Run for Their Lives” on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall. Soliman, who had overstayed his...

‘Disappointed’: Musk Criticizes Trump’s Spending Bill

Elon Musk, the innovative entrepreneur behind several companies, recently shared his views on the political landscape during a CBS Sunday Morning interview. He expressed disappointment with a major spending bill endorsed by President Donald Trump, stating: "I was disappointed to see the massive...

The Fallout from a Presidency: Biden’s Health, Jill Biden’s Role, and the Reckoning Ahead

In the wake of damning new revelations about President Joe Biden’s health during his final year in office, Washington is in upheaval. At the center of the storm is First Lady Jill Biden — accused by political opponents of aiding in a cover-up, while allies rally to defend her as a loyal spouse...

Trump Pardons Reality TV Couple

Todd and Julie Chrisley were reality TV stars who found themselves at the center of a very real legal nightmare. Convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion, the couple faced years behind bars. But in a move few saw coming, former President Donald Trump has wiped their criminal record clean. This...

“ They’ll have to give back their ‘Award.’ ” That was former President Donald Trump’s declaration on Truth Social after a Florida appeals court allowed his defamation lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board to proceed. Trump hailed it as a “ major WIN ” in a case he claims targets...

Patel Vows January 6 Accountability: “We have those answers, and we’re working to release them.”

Kash Patel, the new FBI director, has committed to providing clarity on the presence of FBI sources during the January 6 Capitol riots. Patel’s approach marks a shift towards greater transparency, addressing persistent questions that have surrounded the events of that day. In a “Special...

Homeownership on the Line: How a Quiet Policy Shift Could Reshape Who Gets to Buy a Home

If you’re paying a mortgage, dreaming of owning a home, or just hoping interest rates don’t spike again — this matters more than you think. Behind the scenes, two of the biggest names in housing finance — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — could soon be spun off into the private market. That...

Judge Halts Harvard Visa Ban

A U.S. federal court in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. Judge Allison D. Burroughs granted Harvard a temporary restraining order, aiming to prevent irreparable harm rather than side with...

Harvard Revokes Professor’s Tenure: Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Allegations at Harvard

Accusations of academic misconduct have upended the career of Francesca Gino, a prominent Harvard business administration professor known for studying honesty. The Data Colada blog exposed allegations of data manipulation in several of her studies spanning over a decade. In 2021, a group of...

Judge Flags Constitutional Concerns in Musk’s DOGE Appointment, Dismisses Trump

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s recent ruling provides a nuanced perspective on the constitutional balancing act concerning Elon Musk’s role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite the Trump administration’s attempts to dismiss the case, Chutkan allowed the lawsuit...

Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline

President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the deadline for imposing a 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9, 2025, following a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Trump shared this development on Truth Social, emphasizing the urgency for serious negotiations....

Rubio’s Visa Restrictions Announcement

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a groundbreaking policy aimed at safeguarding American free speech rights from foreign interference. The new visa restriction policy targets foreign nationals involved in censoring Americans, potentially barring them from entering the United States. "For...

Top 10 Memorial Day Moments

Before the grill is lit, before the beach towel is unrolled, before the sales begin — there’s a deeper reason why Memorial Day matters. This is not just a holiday. It’s a moment of national memory. Behind the long weekend lies a legacy written in valor, sacrifice, and service — not just in...

Meaning And Origins Of Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, emerged from the aftermath of the Civil War. With fields of sacrifice spread across the land, communities found themselves drawn to graveyards to honor the fallen. In Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865, freed African Americans gathered at a...