Paul Flahive, Texas Public Radio

My law firm is currently litigating 48 voting and election cases in 23 states including 7 redistricting cases in AL, GA, LA, NC TX, & WI.

What Happens When Politicians Meddle With Economic Data: Argentina’s Example Echoes of the Argentine experience have reverberated in the U.S. since Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, accusing the agency of rigging jobs figures.

"Mishandling economic statistics or improperly accessing the confidential information used to compile them is a felony..."

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Nixon's resignation letter.

Fifty-one years ago today.

If by tariffs are working you mean taxes on American consumers and businesses, then sure

Atlanta Dream shared this on their stories. This league is so important man.

Been really enjoying watching Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine chew up the scenery in Smoke. Truly disturbing performance.

In this CNN story, shared by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense, leaders of the featured church say we should repeal the right for women to vote

www.cnn.com/2025/08/07/p...

They’re misogynists, showcasing their immaturity and insecurity in the oldest way possible. The WNBA and its players have reached a level of popularity usually reserved for male athletes and leagues, a level of popularity these man-babies can only dream of. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY Sports columnist

Cryptocurrency meme coin creators say they are responsible for the sex toys being thrown at multiple WNBA games, and they are planning more "pranks."

USA TODAY Sports columnist Nancy Armour weighs in: bit.ly/4mzA7F1

Markey slams FTC for reversing oil executive ban The Federal Trade Commission had barred former oil executives from joining company boards.

It's simple. If you colluded with foreign oil cartels, you shouldn't be allowed to serve on the board of a US oil company.
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As the Supreme Court Focuses on the Past, Historians Turn to Advocacy

How the hell do you write a piece about historians writing for the courts that quotes three judges and four law profs but ZERO historians?

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

Mayor Jones calls for ‘strategic pause’ on Project Marvel, city council majority disagrees The city council was expected to take two key votes moving Project Marvel forward later this month.

"A majority of her colleagues on the city council said they didn't need a pause and wanted to move forward"

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San Diego veterans volunteer to stand with Afghan at immigration court Around a dozen local veterans showed up to San Diego federal immigration court Wednesday to support a former Afghan journalist at his hearing.

In response to the ICE arrest of a former Afghan interpreter here in June, more than a dozen local veterans and advocates were at the courthouse today to support a former Afghan journalist seeking asylum in the U.S.

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@DHSgov on X: We’re taking father/son bonding to a whole new level. JOIN.ICE.GOV 06 Aug 25 [Young man and old man in ICE gear]

Wehrschiessen des Deutschen Volkes 1944 [Young man and old man sharing a rifle]

Oh look, ICE is copying literal Nazi recruiting propaganda again. The poster on the right is for the Volkssturm, the Nazi militia of older men and boys established during the final months of World War II.

NBC News confirms: JD Vance will meet tonight at his residence with Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, Deputy AG Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and other top Trump officials to discuss the Epstein scandal. @msnbc.com

There Is an Information Blackout at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Detention Camp Public records related to Florida’s so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention camp have...

"The fact that the state is hiding information about the contractors, it’s just — it’s unbelievable and it’s inexcusable." talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/th...

Paul Ryan on tariffs: "There's no rationale for this other than the president wanting to raise tariffs based upon his whims, his opinions. I think choppy waters are ahead."

Nebraska might join national ‘wildfire’ of mid-decade redistricting • Nebraska Examiner Nebraska GOP U.S. Rep. Don Bacon confirmed conversations are happening about the state potentially redrawing the 2nd Congressional District.

Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon confirmed early talks about redrawing the 2nd District.

Nebraska might join the national redistricting arms race.

My latest @nebraskaexaminer.com

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Will Nebraska be home to the next ‘Alligator Alcatraz?’ • Nebraska Examiner Nebraska reportedly is under consideration to host a state-run immigration detention center launched in the likeness of "Alligator Alcatraz."

Will Nebraska be home to the next ‘Alligator Alcatraz?’

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Kennedy Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts That kind of shot was first used during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the health secretary has been sharply critical of the technology.

This is so harmful. Scientists are developing mRNA-based cancer vaccines that could save so many lives.

What, Exactly, Is the ‘Russia Hoax’? To start with, it’s not a hoax.

The main thing you need to know about the "Russia hoax"? It's not a hoax
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Not fleeing: New report shows more wealthy residents in Mass., 2 years into 'millionaire's tax' Despite previous concerns, Massachusetts' "millionaire's tax" hasn't seemed to deter high-earners from continuing to live here, according to a new study from the Institute for Policy Studies.

Critics said that Massachusetts' new "millionaire's tax" would push the wealthy out of the state. Two years in, the tax is bringing in ~$2.5 billion a year and the number of residents in that bracket is up 40 percent. www.wbur.org/news/2025/04...

ICE Is About To Go on a Social Media and TV Ad Recruiting Blitz Contracting records reviewed by 404 Media show that ICE wants to target Gen Z, including with ads on Hulu and HBO Max.

New from 404 Media: ICE is about to go on a social media and TV ad recruiting blitz, according to contracting records. Shows ICE wants to target Gen Z and have ads on Hulu, HBO Max, Amazon Prime. Will also geofence areas to target particular people. Wants to hire 14k www.404media.co/ice-is-about...

The top job at the Bureau of Labor Statistics typically goes to an economist experienced in government or academia. Now it also requires the ability to walk a political tightrope.

Trump’s new gilded age: fearmongering, mass deportations and self-enrichment – video Donald Trump's second presidency has led to allegations of pervasive self-dealing. From the acceptance of a luxury jet from the state of Qatar, to the creation of a Trump cryptocurrency, the president has been accused of monetizing the White House while enacting a swath of extreme policy. Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel across south Florida, visiting Turning Point's student action summit, meeting the Republican strategist Steve Bannon, and witnessing events at the harsh new detention centre "Alligator Alcatraz".

Trump’s new gilded age: fearmongering, mass deportations and self-enrichment – video

Ryanair workers call strikes at Spain's main airports until December Strikes will affect many Spanish airports at key times of the day and could lead to delays and cancellations.

Strikes will affect many Spanish airports at key times of the day and could lead to delays and cancellations.

Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.

"The Trump administration has asked NASA employees to draw up plans to end…two federal satellite missions that were designed and built specifically to monitor planet-warming greenhouse gases…The equipment in space is state of the art and is expected to function for many more years”

‘How much does it cost for fascism?’: Tensions erupt at Nebraska GOP congressman’s town hall | CNN Politics Rep. Mike Flood faced a barrage of criticism at a packed town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, Monday evening as constituents repeatedly confronted him over his support for President Donald Trump’s “big, be...

Rep. Mike Flood faced a barrage of criticism at a packed town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, as constituents repeatedly confronted him over his support for President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” immigration policy and what they described as threats to democracy. cnn.it/4oqO2Pu