Sen. Feinstein Bucks Committee Chair, Releases Fusion GPS Transcripts to the Public

Senator Diane Feinstein has released transcripts of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s interview with Glen Simpson, the co-founder of Fusion GPS.  Fusion GPS is the political research firm responsible for the production of the infamous Steele Dossier, the political report …

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President Suggests Bringing Back Earmark System in Freewheeling Conversation with Congressional Leaders

The president suggested bringing back a form of congressional earmarks today during a meeting with congressional leaders today.  “Maybe all of you should think about going back to a system of earmarks.  This system lends itself to not getting along,” …

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US Customs and Border Protection Issues New Guidelines on the Searches Cell Phones, Laptops and Tablets

US Customs and Border Protection released new guidelines on the searching of electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets and computers last week.  The searches, according to the CBP, can help detect evidence relating to terrorism and national security matters, …

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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Mississippi Case Allowing Businesses to Deny Services to LGBT Persons, Based on Religious Beliefs, Leaving Law Intact

The Supreme Court has refused to hear two cases challenging a law in Mississippi that allows businesses and government employees to deny service to LGBT persons based on religious beliefs.  The refusal of the Court to hear the cases means …

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Tom Steyer Not Running for Office but Will Spend $30 Million on Democrats’ Efforts to Recapture the House

Billionaire Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer has announced that he will not be running for office, but will be spending up to $30 million of his own money on an effort to help Democrats recapture control of the House of Representatives

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