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Water Supply Crisis

Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., a key House Republican, is warning that California's aging infrastructure is contributing to a clean water crisis that could have far-reaching consequences across the US. Specifically, she argues that…

Federal Appellate Court Ruling

Former judges Tom Griffith and David Tatel, who both served on the D.C. Circuit Court, joined podcast Advisory Opinions to discuss relationships between judges, judicial independence, and what it's like to be a former judge. Before their…

Michigan Political Endorsement

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for a Senate seat in Michigan, was initially set to receive an endorsement from Jeremy Moss, another Democrat running for a House seat in the state. However, this plan was derailed when Hasan Piker, a…

US Canada Trade Dispute

Donald Trump is escalating tensions between the US and Canada, with some considering it a "war". The latest development comes after a series of incidents, including the fact that Trump had to surrender in Fulton County, Georgia in 2023…

North Korean Diplomatic Efforts

On August 25, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a phone call about coordinating on issues including North Korea. They agreed to maintain close communication and coordination for peace on the…

J D Vance Canada Comments

Vice President J.D. Vance made a statement at a press event in Maine, calling Canada a "state" before quickly correcting himself by saying it was a "Freudian slip." He claimed that his mistake was an accident, although he went on to make…

US China Security Aid Ban

US lawmakers, including Democratic Senator Ron Wyden and Republican John Cornyn, have written a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging the Trump administration to ban Americans from helping Chinese and Russian security…

Water Rights Dispute

The state of Nevada has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its plan to cut water use by about 20% for two years in response to declining reservoir levels. The plan, which affects Nevada, Arizona, and California, would…

California Governor Politics Heats Up

Izzy Gardon, a top aide to California Governor Gavin Newsom, mocked Pete Buttigieg's recent visit to South Carolina on social media. The post was in response to Aida Ross, Buttigieg's representative, who shared a photo of Buttigieg with…

US Chinese EV Tariffs

Joseph McLuckie, owner of JPSM Golf in Pickering, Ontario, is facing a $183K bill after the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) reclassified his company's golf trolleys as subject to a federal tariff meant for Chinese electric vehicles…

US Drone Warfare Strategy

The United States military is seeking to develop more drones, but with a significant caveat: they want to build these drones without using parts from China. According to Travis Metz, Deputy Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, the…

Mehdi Hassan vs Christian Nationalism

Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, has been associated with Pastor Douglas Wilson, a Christian nationalist who believes in a vision for America that includes eliminating the 19th Amendment, banning gay marriage, and excluding…