House Democrat labels Trump as ‘mentally ill’ and advocates for the 25th Amendment
Rep. Ansari Calls for Trump’s Removal Under 25th Amendment Representative Yasamin Ansari from Arizona took to X on Monday, asserting that President Donald Trump is “mentally ill” and should be removed from his position “immediately” using the 25th Amendment. She stated, “The President of the United States is extremely mentally ill and is putting our […]
Virginia Voters to Decide on Abortion Amendment in November
Virginia Democrats Approve Abortion Amendment On Friday, Virginia Democrats passed a constitutional amendment that enshrines the right to abortion in the state’s constitution. This amendment will appear on the ballot for a statewide vote in November. The Democratic-controlled state Senate also approved an amendment to address related issues, including same-sex marriage and the restoration of […]
Prohibition on Sending Handguns Breaches Second Amendment
On Thursday, the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) within the Department of Justice released an opinion declaring that the prohibition on mailing handguns contradicts the Second Amendment. This ban has been around for nearly a century. According to the OLC’s opinion: It was emphasized that: In 1927, Congress established that “pistols, revolvers, and other firearms […]
Trump’s comment on Hyde Amendment flexibility prompts backlash from pro-life advocates
Capitol Hill to Vote on Competing Health Plans Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) recently appeared on “Faulkner Focus” to discuss the upcoming vote on several health plans, which is crucial before the expiration of Obamacare subsidies. Additionally, she touched upon the U.S. response to Australia’s ban on certain social media platforms. On Monday, pro-life leaders from […]
Pritzker rejects former officer’s suggestion to use the Second Amendment against ICE
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently responded to a call from former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone, who was injured during the January 6 Capitol events. Fanone had encouraged Americans to use their Second Amendment rights to defend themselves against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This plea came after a shooting incident in Minneapolis. In a […]
Jack Smith informs Congress that Trump lacks First Amendment protections
For a long time, there’s been a contention that President Donald Trump’s speech on January 6 is protected by the First Amendment. Many have believed that any legal action against him, especially citing cases like Brandenburg vs. Ohio, would likely fall short. I faced quite a bit of backlash for expressing my concerns about Special […]
Pro-life organizations alert President Donald Trump that the Hyde Amendment is not open for negotiation
Pro-Life Groups Defend Hyde Amendment Amid Health Care Discussions Pro-life organizations are emphasizing that the Hyde Amendment is “non-negotiable” after President Trump suggested that Republicans should be “flexible” as they work on the health care bill. In a statement released on Tuesday, Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of Pro-Life America, articulated that Trump should not entertain the […]
Trump advises GOP to be open about the Hyde Amendment abortion funding ban
Pro-life activists are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s recent comments urging Republicans to take a more lenient stance on a law that restricts federal funding for most abortions. This discussion comes as Congress engages in health policy talks. Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life Action, expressed her discontent following Trump’s speech, stating, […]
Israeli tech billionaire calls on Americans to ‘restrict the First Amendment’
Shlomo Kramer, the co-founder and CEO of Cato Networks, ignited a wave of criticism online after suggesting that Americans should consider “limiting the First Amendment.” He argued that democracies need to take action against emerging threats by regulating online speech before it becomes too late. Kramer, who has a background as a serial entrepreneur and […]
Legal experts dispute Professor Yoo regarding the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment
Some legal scholars claim that the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment grants citizenship to all children born in the U.S., even if their parents are undocumented immigrants—though, notably, this doesn’t apply to those here legally, like tourists or diplomats. In a recent paper, Professor John Yoo argues that a more limited interpretation of this […]