This Day in Alaska History-November 4th, 1884
As Suit Filed Over Memphis, Trump Takes Chicago National Guard Fight to Supreme Court
“Militarizing our communities against their will is not only un-American but also leads us down a dangerous path for our democracy,” said Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. While Tennessee elected officials sued over Republican Gov. Bill Lee deploying the National Guard in Memphis at the request of President Donald Trump, the White House on Friday escalated a battle about a […]
Supreme Court Lets Trump Withhold $4 Billion in Foreign Aid Approved by Congress
“This result further erodes separation of powers principles that are fundamental to our constitutional order,” said one critic The US Supreme Court on Friday gave President Donald Trump the green light to withhold billions of dollars of congressionally approved foreign aid, a major win for the White House and executive authority and, according to critics, a body […]
EPA Seeks to Reverse Rules Protecting Drinking Water From ‘Forever Chemicals’
One environmental attorney said that the EPA proposal “prioritizes chemical industry profits and utility companies’ bottom line over the health of children and families across the country.” Public health and environment defenders on Friday condemned the Trump administration’s announcement that it will no longer uphold Environmental Protection Agency rules that protect people from unsafe levels […]