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D.C. Public Schools Still Closed as City Struggles To Clear Roads and Sidewalks

As the district's struggle to clear snow drags on, the case for public infrastructure maintenance becomes weaker.

Reason · Jan 28

Trump just pulled a Jeffrey Dahmer-style justification for murdering innocent Americans

He just pulled the political equivalent of a serial killer’s “it’s just one mistake.”

We Got This Covered · Jan 28

Prof. Rick Hasen Criticizes Buckley v. Valeo

A nice counterpoint to the Buckley v. Valeo at 50 symposium that we're cohosting, from Prof. Rick Hasen (UCLA) at Slate; an excerpt,… The post Prof. Rick Hasen Criticizes Buckley v. Valeo appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jan 28

In Defense of Justice Alito

Ben Aguiñaga, a former law clerk, responds to the gross media smears of Justice Alito.

Reason · Jan 28

Local prosecutors launch a project to fight federal overreach in immigration enforcement surges

A group of local prosecutors concerned about immigration enforcement tactics and the lack of federal accountability has launched a project to strategize and seek accountability for what they consider federal overreach and unconstitutional behavior

The Independent UK · Jan 28

How Mormon women fought a Republican-led redistricting initiative in Utah – and won

A 9,000-member group’s legal win could flip a congressional seat to Democrats in the midterms

The Guardian - US · Jan 28

Two Republican Senators Call For Kristi Noem's Removal Over Minneapolis Fallout: 'She Should Be Out Of a Job'

Two Republican senators called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be removed from her post as the fallout from operations in Minneapolis continues.

Latin Times · Jan 28

Donald Trump Branded 'Completely Deranged' After Claiming Woman Cried on Him

Trump's latest Iowa story of a tearful supporter sparks ridicule and renewed doubts about his recurring 'Sir' anecdotes ahead of the 2026 campaign.

International Business Times UK · Jan 28

‘You’re an illegal alien?!?’: Trump email threatens MAGA fans with ICE raid if they don’t answer survey

Watch out MAGA, ICE is coming for YOU!

We Got This Covered · Jan 28

IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says

The national taxpayer advocate says the 2026 tax filing season is likely to face significant challenges due to IRS workforce reductions and complex tax law changes

The Independent UK · Jan 28