Washington, D.C. – White House spokesman Sean Spicer dropped a bombshell on Thursday when he said that states, where recreational marijuana is currently legal, will be subject to “greater enforcement” of federal law under the new Trump administration. Interestingly, this position strikes a drastically different tone than when the White House signaled the importance of states Read More…
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Attorney General Sessions Reverses Phasing Out of Private Prisons
Since taking office, Trump and his administration have been busy reversing the policies of prior presidential administrations, particularly those of his predecessor Barack Obama. Moments ago, yet another Obama-Era decision was reversed, this time an August 2016 memo intended to “phase out” the use of private prisons. The reversal, realized by the newly confirmed Attorney Read More…
Trump, Watergate, Nixon, Rockefeller: The Real Lesson
—Two very different men, two very different presidents, Trump and Nixon; but the real reasons for attacking them are the same— Watergate eventually became the story of two young rookie reporters who exposed and took down a president. Nixon. Try to think of another major story in your lifetime where the reporters themselves took center Read More…
Trump’s ISIS Plan: Another US Invasion?
Just over a week into the Trump Administration, the President issued an Executive Order giving Defense Secretary James Mattis 30 days to come up with a plan to defeat ISIS. According to the Order, the plan should make recommendations on military actions, diplomatic actions, partners, strategies, and how to pay for the operation. As we Read More…
On The Verge Of Treason: US Spies Withhold Intelligence From Trump
Following President Trump’s exclamations today with regard to “un-American” leaks of classified intel, it appears he has a bigger, more serious problem on his hands. WSJ reports that US intel officials have withheld information from President Trump due to concerns it could be leaked or compromised. The Wall Street Journal, citing unidentified current and former officials Read More…
Trump Concerned There Are Too Many “Goldman Guys” On His Team
Two days after democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein, asking if Goldman effectively runs the country through its extensive alumni links at the Trump administration, and requesting details on “lobbying” activities in the bank related to review of the Dodd-Frank Act and the Obama-era fiduciary rule Read More…






