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Author - JM Ashby
The White House
Federal workers lose billions, Britons stockpile for Brexit, and shutdown nightmares are coming.
EPA Enforcement Drops to 30 Year Low
The EPA referred the fewest cases for prosecution since 1988.
Trump’s Shutdown Explodes the Immigration Court Backlog
Up to 20,000 cases are being canceled each week of the shutdown.
Is Devin Nunes Under Investigation?
Robert Mueller and federal prosecutors in New York are both investigating an inauguration event.
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s 2020 Citizenship Question
A federal judge says Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross "acted irrationally."
Not-So-Secret Agent
Most Americans blame Trump for shutdown, the shutdown disrupts auto sales, and JP Morgan warns investors about NAFTA.
Report: Bolton Still Has 20-Year Hard-on For War With Iran
Bolton asked the Pentagon to draft plans for attacking Iran last year.
Trump’s Wall Will Never Be Completed
Even if it were funded tomorrow, it wouldn't be built.
Report: Moscow Knew All About The NRA Operation
Alexander Torshin briefed the Kremlin on Maria Butina's activities.
Trump’s Shutdown Expected to Reduce Economic Growth
Economists have lowered their projections for the first quarter.
Temper Tantrums
Trump's tent city is closing, air traffic controllers sue over the shutdown, and UN officials say North Korea is still a prison.
Trump Adviser on Furloughed Workers: They’re Better Off
Kevin Hassett says federal workers are getting a free vacation.
Dems Pass Bill to Reopen Government, McConnell Sends Senators Home
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest in history.
Trump Might Steal Money From Disaster Areas For His Wall
Trump might divert funds from Puerto Rico to pay for a pointless wall.
Farmers Have Been Idled by Trump’s Shutdown
"Now there’s nobody there to service those."
The National Emergency
Kamala Harris is running, few blame Democrats for the shutdown, and Steve King goes full Nazi.
Michael Cohen Will Testify In Front of Congress
Cohen says he's ready to 'give a full account of the events which have transpired'
The Shutdown Gets Real for Workers Receiving Blank Paychecks
Air traffic controllers are receiving pay stubs that read 0 dollars.
Trump’s Steel Barrier Fails Basic Tests
A Border Patrol test easily breached every prototype for Trump's border wall.