Posts by Kim Browne
The Case That Could Rein in Private Prison Abuses—or Turn Them Loose
Geo’s opponents say that private companies don’t get the government’s immunity from being sued. Instead, they say that if contractors act legally and follow the government’s instructions properly, they can raise that as a defense. The difference between an immunity and a defense is key: An immunity would mean that contractors could avoid lawsuits entirely—if…
Read MoreConservative Media’s Big Advantage: Money, Money, Money
But perhaps the most important feature of the media landscape today comes down to money. Specifically, the endless, flowing river of oligarchic monopoly money. Well-functioning media systems have generally included some kind of public constraint or oversight that keeps journalism from veering too far from its fundamental mission of informing the public. This public involvement…
Read MoreVideo: How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel
new video loaded: How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel Niraj Chokshi, our reporter covering transportation, describes where and how flights are being cut in the government shutdown. By Niraj Chokshi, Karen Hanley, Leila Medina and James Surdam November 8, 2025 Source link
Read MoreUS warns it could force 20% flight cuts if shutdown continues
[WASHINGTON] US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Friday he could force airlines to cut up to 20 per cent of flights if the government shutdown did not end, as US airlines on Friday scrambled to make unprecedented government-imposed reductions. The Federal Aviation Administration instructed airlines to cut 4 per cent of flights on Friday…
Read MoreThe Detail That Could Undermine DOJ’s Main Argument in Comey Case
Aside from those millions of dollars it’s shelling out, Cornell has agreed to hold “annual surveys to evaluate the campus climate for Cornell students, including the climate for students with shared Jewish ancestry,” to seek out “experts on laws and regulations regarding sanctions enforcement, anti-money laundering, and prevention of terrorist financing,” and hand over “anonymized”…
Read MoreHow Much Has DHS Really Spent on Self-Deportations?
The Department of Homeland Security promises a $1,000 bonus to anyone who self-deports … but refuses to say how many people have taken them up on the offer. Source link
Read MoreMichigan, New Jersey, and More: The States Driving Legal Online Casino Play
Online casino gaming continues to expand across the United States, with some states shaping the path forward more than others. A growing number of regions now allow residents to access legal online platforms for slots, table games, and other forms of digital wagering. While federal law leaves much of the regulation to individual states, several…
Read MoreTrump Pardons Man Convicted for Being Agent of Chinese Government
Aside from those millions of dollars it’s shelling out, Cornell has agreed to hold “annual surveys to evaluate the campus climate for Cornell students, including the climate for students with shared Jewish ancestry,” to seek out “experts on laws and regulations regarding sanctions enforcement, anti-money laundering, and prevention of terrorist financing,” and hand over “anonymized”…
Read MoreFBI Informant Who Lied About the Bidens Covertly Released From Jail
Aside from those millions of dollars it’s shelling out, Cornell has agreed to hold “annual surveys to evaluate the campus climate for Cornell students, including the climate for students with shared Jewish ancestry,” to seek out “experts on laws and regulations regarding sanctions enforcement, anti-money laundering, and prevention of terrorist financing,” and hand over “anonymized”…
Read MoreTrump Says U.S. Visas Can Be Denied to Fat People From Now On
Aside from those millions of dollars it’s shelling out, Cornell has agreed to hold “annual surveys to evaluate the campus climate for Cornell students, including the climate for students with shared Jewish ancestry,” to seek out “experts on laws and regulations regarding sanctions enforcement, anti-money laundering, and prevention of terrorist financing,” and hand over “anonymized”…
Read MoreOld Man Trump Makes Karoline Leavitt Answer a Question for Him
Donald Trump (you know, the president) keeps deferring to other people to answer tough questions. Source link
Read MoreCornell Agrees to Pay Trump Admin Millions—and More Terrible Things
Aside from those millions of dollars it’s shelling out, Cornell has agreed to hold “annual surveys to evaluate the campus climate for Cornell students, including the climate for students with shared Jewish ancestry,” to seek out “experts on laws and regulations regarding sanctions enforcement, anti-money laundering, and prevention of terrorist financing,” and hand over “anonymized”…
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