Vice President Mike Pence will be speaking in Detroit on August 19, the Detroit Economic Club announced in early August.
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Day: August 13, 2019
Commentary: The Courts Would be Wise to Stay Out of Political Battles
The nine philosopher-kings enthroned on the Supreme Court were finally gracious enough to let President Trump proceed with his plans to build a wall at the southern border, at least for now. In a 5-4 ruling, the court last month overturned an appellate court’s decision, allowing the Trump Administration to tap into military funds and continue construction while litigation is pending.
Read MoreAttorney General William Barr on Epstein Death: ‘Any Co-Conspirators Should Not Rest Easy’
Attorney General William Barr said Monday that he was “appalled” by Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide over the weekend, but urged that the millionaire pedophile’s co-conspirators “should not rest easy.”
Read MoreANALYSIS: Boeing’s Dropped Bid for Next-Generation ICBM Represents Shrinking Industrial Base
In late July, Boeing dropped out of the running for the new intercontinental ballistic missile competition. Boeing chose to remove itself with the expectation it will be unable to provide the system at a competitive price.
Read MoreKamala Harris Calls Immigration Sweeps a ‘Campaign of Terror’
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris suggested that a recent illegal immigration raid in Mississippi was part of the Trump administration’s “campaign of terror.”
Read MoreAnti-Sex Trafficking Activist Says ‘No Question’ Trump Has Done More Than Previous Presidents
Anti-sex trafficking activist and filmmaker Jaco Booyens told Fox News host Mark Levin there is “no question” President Donald Trump has done more than previous presidents to address sex trafficking.
Read MoreKey Trade Deficit Metric with China Improved by 10 Percent Over This Time Last Year, Includes Tariffs
The U.S. trade in goods deficit with China is down 10 percent in the first six months of 2019, or $18.8 billion, compared to 2018, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Read MoreDems Continue Tying McConnell to Moscow During World’s Largest Hacker’s Conference
Democrats continued to link Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to the Kremlin during a hacker’s conference over the weekend.
Read MoreOhio Gunman’s Alleged Pot-Smoking Friend Who Bought Him Gun Parts Charged with Federal Crimes, Feds Say
Federal authorities announced Monday they made an arrest in the investigation into the Aug. 4 mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio.
Authorities arrested Ethan Kollie, a friend of gunman Connor Betts, Friday and charged him with possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance and making a false statement regarding firearms, authorities announced Monday in a press conference.
Read MoreFlowchart Tells Non-Minority Students They Could Be ‘Taking Up Space’
A diversity orientation presentation for law students at the University of South Dakota encourages non “minitorized” voices to consider whether or not they are “taking up space” when they contribute to a discussion. This comes just weeks after the South Dakota Board of Regents announced an investigation into the existence of liberal bias in the diversity offices of state schools.
Read MoreInterior Department Announces Reforms to Endangered Species Act Procedures
The Trump administration on Monday announced reforms to the Endangered Species Act that it says will “increase transparency and effectiveness” in the law’s implementation.
One of the reforms removes a blanket rule which treats protections for threatened species the same as endangered species. It will also require the same standards be used when officials consider delisting or reclassifying species.
Read MoreState Rep. Anthony Calls for Michigan Civil Rights Director Arbulu’s Resignation
State Representative Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) has called for the resignation of the Department of Civil Rights Director Agustin Arbulu, who was formally reprimanded in early August for making inappropriate comments about women.
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