Steve Holcombe

How the Supreme Court Spared America The ruling against Trump’s tariffs is a major victory for the constitutional separation of powers, rule of law, and millions of American consumers and businesses.

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How the Supreme Court Spared America [from the Supreme Court]

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US will not back out of its tariff deals with UK and others, says Trump trade representative Promise comes as minister admits to ‘uncertainty’ about new 15% levy on imports from around the world

So, Trump is thumbing his nose at SCOTUS? Of course he is.

US will not back out of its tariff deals with UK and others, says Trump trade representative

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‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, ‘If it can happen to me, i...

"[Karen] kept hearing ... that ICE officers are paid a bonus every time they detain someone. “Individual ICE agents get money per head that they detain – ...,” Karen says.

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YouTube video by Team USA Mikaela Shiffrin shines in gold medal slalom victory

There's no such category, but my vote for most valuable American athlete of the 2026 Winter Olympic games is Mikaela Shiffrin. Talented and wise beyond her years. A classic American champion.

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Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution does not require that the president give his State of the Union in person to Congress. He could merely send in his dystopian report: "I am your King. America is Great Again. Thank you for your attention to this matter ... and FUCK MY ENEMIES. Pres. DJT."

U.S. ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East "It would be fine if they took it all," U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee said in response to a question from Tucker Carlson over whether Israel has a right to land

U.S. ambassador causes uproar by claiming Israel has a right to much of the Middle East

Andrew Phillips: Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic touch rocks Royal Family, yet barely causes a ripple in Donald Trump’s America Power protects power as long as it can. In some countries — including Britain — public opinion forces accountability, especially when the power is unearned and unpopular to begin with.

Jeffrey Epstein’s toxic touch rocks Royal Family, yet barely causes a ripple in Donald Trump’s America #Opinion

The most successful economy ever, the one that actually made America great, relies on a rule of law premised on loyalty to, if not respect for, the primacy of the U.S. Constitution, and not to the immorality of 'might makes right'.

Sue ICE for tortuous interference. ICE does not serve and protect. ICE employs a veneer of legality to intimidate Minnesotans and their businesses with violence, or the threat of violence, resulting in predictable financial losses.

a man in a suit and tie is smiling and looking at the camera . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is smiling and looking at the camera .

I'm pulling for this response from Netfix CEO Ted Sarandos 👇 3/3

“Netflix should fire racist, Trump Deranged Susan Rice, IMMEDIATELY, or pay the consequences. She’s got no talent or skills – Purely a political hack! HER POWER IS GONE, AND WILL NEVER BE BACK. How much is she being paid, and for what??? Thank you for your attention to this matter. [Trump]” 2/3

Donald Trump Calls On Netflix To Fire Board Member Susan Rice Or “Pay The Consequences” Trump threatened that the streamer would 'pay the consequences' as it seeks merger approval.

Donald Trump Calls On Netflix To Fire Board Member Susan Rice

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Speaker Mike Johnson denies request for the Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in Capitol The speaker looked to precedent where lying in state or honor in the Capitol has been reserved for former presidents, military leaders and other top officials, a GOP source said.

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Speaker Mike Johnson denies request for the Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in Capitol

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"Based on available records, searches of Epstein court documents (including releases through early 2026), victim lists, and news reports, there is no verification of Sara McCune as a confirmed victim."

#HotSpringsNationalPark #ICEPROTESTS Student led. #arpx #arbluedots @maddow.bsky.social

A ban on teaching “prohibited world-views” in a state where the official motto is “Live free or die.”🙄

Furious Trump signs global 10% duty after supreme court issues tariff blow President calls six justices a ‘disgrace to the nation’ while praising three justices who dissented

Me: "Honey, I hear a baby crying in the house. What's going on?"

My wife: "Turn off the TV."

Furious Trump signs global 10% duty after supreme court issues tariff blow

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Epstein files place renewed attention on US authorities’ failure to stop him Files show accuser in 2011 provided extensive account of abuse as questions mount over why action was not taken

Two (or more?) systems of justice? Those that are white vs those that aren't? Those that have vs the have nots? Those that really, really have vs. everybody else?

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I want to see the states file lawsuits against ICE for the economic damages inflicted on their communities, and I want to see every company so damaged join in a class action against ICE. Minnesota can lead the way but California and Illinios can, too.

Appropriate defense of the rule of law by Illinois prosecutors but I'll believe it when I see it.

Putin signs law enabling FSB to order individual internet and mobile disconnections, cites security concerns Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Feb. 20, framed by authorities as a measure to counter security threats and potential attacks, granting Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) broad a...

Putin signs law enabling FSB to order individual internet and mobile disconnections, cites security concerns

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US envoy Mike Huckabee says it would be ‘fine’ if Israel took all Middle East land Rightwing Trump ally tells Tucker Carlson Israel has biblical right to land from ‘wadi of Egypt to the great river’

Huckabee speaks for a morally compromised America that believes genocide - like greed - is good.

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It is at least incompetence. But more than that it is willingness to obstruct justice. She should not be a lawyer. She should be disbarred from the Florida bar.

Blue Owl drops again as investors digest debt fund changes Feb 20 (Reuters) - Blue Owl Capital shares fell about 4% in pre-market trading on Friday, extending the previous session's slide, after the alternative asset manager unveiled its latest plan to return...

"The volatility has spilled ⁠into private-credit firms [like #BlueOwl] that have become major lenders to the tech sector, an industry that has leaned heavily on PE-backed private credit since post-crisis banking regulations tightened traditional lending channels."

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HUD moves to end assistance for families with mixed immigration status The proposed rule reflects a similar move in Trump's first term.

A cruel formula for poverty.

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