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In this episode of the CNS podcast “Takeover”: the Federalist Society
We explore tactics used by conservative interest groups to help get justices appointed to the highest court in the land.
In Hagerstown, Biden touts economic policies, scolds GOP
Despite inflation, Biden and the Democrats – facing a tough battle with Republicans over control of the Congress in the midterm election that is a month away – are touting job growth and the administration’s investment in the U.S. infrastructure as major achievements.
Smithsonian’s popular Air & Space Museum readies for a relaunch
The museum’s flagship location, on the National Mall, closed to the public in March as part of a seven-year major renovation that began in 2018.
Supreme Court hears arguments over voting rights in Alabama case
Their argument hinges on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which says that states must prevent racial minorities from having “less opportunity than other members of the electorate to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice.”
Maryland senators to Pentagon: address toxic chemicals on bases
At issue are what are known as PFAS, which stands for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of “forever chemicals” that come from consumer and industrial goods and that can cause a variety of diseases in humans.
Senators would sanction nations recognizing Russian annexation of Ukraine territory
President Joe Biden on Friday said the United States and its allies would impose additional sanctions on people and organizations involved in the attempted annexations.
A better-funded Democrat tries to take down Maryland’s only GOP House member
Heather Mizeur’s campaign for Maryland’s First Congressional District seat has raised $1,570,809 so far, more than any of the last four Democratic candidates who came before her.
State attorneys general press US archivist to publish ERA as constitutional amendment
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Wednesday in a suit contending that the ERA has been ratified by the necessary 38 states and has come into force.
Afghan evacuees press for bill that could help give them US legal status
The bipartisan bill, introduced in both the House and the Senate, would provide Afghans who worked with the United States during the 20-year war in Afghanistan a clear path to legal residency.