Monday, October 19, 2026

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Constitution

North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Ban On Trans Youth Care

The North Dakota Supreme Court upheld a state ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth on September 17, 2026. The high court affirmed the lower court’s ruling in T.D.…

States

Florida Republican Salazar Criticizes Trump Immigration Enforcement

Rep. María Elvira Salazar has publicly challenged President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement strategy, marking a significant fracture between the Florida congresswoman and the administration that endorsed her re-election bid earlier…

Republic

White House Withdraws Schroyer Nomination for ICE Director Post

The White House withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. The decision leaves the agency without a Senate-confirmed director…

Republic

White House Pulls Schroyer Nomination for ICE Director Post

The White House withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday, ending a brief but contentious effort to place a former Oklahoma state trooper…

Economy

Trump Drops AI Oversight Order After Tech Executives Intervene

President Donald Trump has abandoned plans to tighten federal oversight of artificial intelligence development, reversing course after intense lobbying from major technology executives and a key White House adviser. The…

Republic

House Sends Russia Sanctions Bill to Trump After Bipartisan Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a major sanctions package targeting the Russian Federation on Wednesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature. The measure, which passed…

Constitution

Three GOP Lawmakers Back Iran Withdrawal Resolution

Republican Dissent Grows on Military Action The House of Representatives considered its sixth war powers resolution on Tuesday evening, marking a significant shift in congressional support for the ongoing military…

States

Trump Bars South Africans Over Discrimination Claims

The United States government has announced new visa restrictions targeting specific individuals in South Africa, citing concerns over race-based discrimination and land confiscation policies. The move marks a significant escalation…