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How To Teach Trump v. Barbara?

The Barnett/Blackman casebook split up the case into six excerpts that stretch across sixty pages that can be taught in two classes.

Reason · Aug 17

AG Blanche Still Won't Rule Out ICE at the Polls During Election Day — Why This Matters to Latino Voters

Attorney General Todd Blanche still won't rule out ICE at polling places. A court fight and new DHS letters show why Latino voters remain uneasy.

Latin Times · Aug 17

U.S. strategic reserves are getting so low it threatens damaging the 60 underground salt caverns storing American oil

“We should be highly concerned about the integrity of the caverns anytime crude inventories drop below 300 million barrels,” one petroleum engineering professor warned.

Fortune · Aug 17

Blanche defends Jeanine Pirro after Trump slams Lincoln Memorial pool case

Attorney General Todd Blanche supports US Attorney Jeanine Pirro amid President Trump's criticism. Pirro sought dismissal of vandalism charges for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Blanche stated evidence, not allegations, determines prosecution viability in such cases. The White House requested a review of the vandalism case for potential new charges.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Rating changes: 10 of 11 races shift toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — With less than three months to go before Election Day, control of both chambers of Congress remains in play.  While Democrats lack many guaranteed pickups, there continues to be growing softness or vulnerability for Republicans on the outskirts of the House and Senate battleground. President Donald Trump’s low…

Roll Call · Aug 17

Wealthy House candidates eye payoffs in Florida Republican primaries

More than a dozen House candidates in Florida have poured over $1 million into their campaigns ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections, a CQ Roll Call analysis of fundraising reports shows. The investments — by 14 Republicans running for eight different House seats — come after the GOP-led state Legislature approved…

Roll Call · Aug 17

Jon Ossoff calls Trump’s handling of Iran war ‘uniquely despicable’ in excoriating speech

Georgia Democratic senator has stoked speculation for 2028 presidency bid by delivering stinging attacks on Trump

The Guardian - US · Aug 17

Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows

Donald Trump appointed significantly more millionaires to his administration than prior presidents. Fifty-seven officials in his government possessed at least one hundred million dollars. This contrasts sharply with previous administrations which had fewer wealthy members. Critics question whose interests these ultra-rich officials truly serve. Public approval of Trump's economic handling…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

A bombshell nuke attack claim exposes the trap Trump faces in Iran

The US-Iran nuclear agreement deadline passed without a breakthrough, and President Trump now seeks surrender. Iran signals readiness for a prolonged confrontation, showing little sign of accepting US demands. Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed nuclear weapons are discussed for Iran. Conventional weapons may not destroy Iran's deeply buried nuclear…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Trump's GOP Support Is Slipping As His Approval Among Republicans Hits a Second-Term Low

Trump's approval rating among Republicans has fallen to 79%, the lowest level of his second term and 12 percentage points below where it stood shortly after he returned to the White House.

International Business Times · Aug 17