Author: Eleanor Stratton
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Midwife Arrested Under Texas Abortion Ban
Houston Midwife Arrested for Illegal Abortions Houston-area midwife Maria Margarita Rojas, known as “Dr. Maria,” faces charges under Texas’ stringent abortion ban. Rojas, 48, is accused of performing illegal abortions while presenting herself as a doctor without a valid medical license. This case represents a significant enforcement move under the Texas Human Life Protection Act…
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First Results Of Trump-Putin Ceasefire Talks
Trump and Putin Discuss Ceasefire in Ukraine Latest Updates Below President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun discussions focusing on suspending conflict in the energy and infrastructure sectors in Ukraine. Both leaders are committed to ending this war with lasting peace. The conversation highlights the importance of energy and infrastructure as crucial…
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Chief Justice Roberts Strongly Rejects Trump’s Call For Judicial Impeachment
Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a forceful statement emphasizing that impeachment is not the answer to disagreements over judicial decisions. Roberts declared, “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.” Instead, he stressed that the standard appellate review process should…
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Judges Challenge Trump’s Orders
Judicial Challenges to Trump's Executive Orders President Donald Trump's extensive use of executive orders has faced significant judicial scrutiny. Several federal judges have issued rulings that challenge the administration's actions: These rulings demonstrate how courts act as a counterbalance in America's governance structure, revealing constitutional tensions between executive actions and judicial interpretation. White House Response…
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Trump’s Push Against ‘Activist’ Judges
Trump’s Executive Actions Challenge Constitutional Balance President Donald Trump’s recent deportation of Venezuelan nationals, in defiance of a federal court order, has reignited debates over the separation of powers. The administration cited national security concerns and argued against a single judge having such significant authority. This incident reflects the ongoing tension between the executive branch…
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Trump Calls for Judge’s Impeachment
Trump Calls for Impeachment of Federal Judge President Donald Trump has demanded the impeachment of Judge James E. Boasberg, citing disagreement with the judge’s rulings on immigration policies. Trump expressed his views on Truth Social, labeling Boasberg a “Radical Left Lunatic” and claiming the judge’s actions contradict the will of American voters. The conflict arose…
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Trump Dismantles VOA Media
Trump Dismantles Voice of America and Other Federal Agencies President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and its associated entities, including Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. This decision is part of a broader effort to reduce what Trump calls a…
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Trump Administration Defies Court Order, Deports Venezuelans
The Trump administration’s recent actions have sparked debate, as it moved to deport Venezuelans to El Salvador and Honduras, defying a federal judge’s order. The situation unfolded when flights carrying these immigrants were already in motion as U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg attempted to stop the deportations using a wartime law from 1798 meant…
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ISIS Leader in Iraq Killed
Precision Airstrike Eliminates ISIS Deputy Caliph In a joint operation led by Iraqi intelligence and U.S.-led coalition forces, a precision airstrike in Iraq’s Al Anbar Province successfully targeted ISIS leadership. The mission focused on Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, known as Abu Khadija, the deputy caliph of ISIS. CENTCOM reported the target’s death in Thursday’s airstrike.…
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Trump Invoked Alien Enemies Act of 1798, Judge Stalls
Trump Invokes Alien Enemies Act to Target Venezuelan Gang President Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to address what he claims is a security threat from the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This rarely-used statute grants the president extensive powers during wartime, though the U.S. is not officially at war. The Alien…