House Judiciary Committee asks court to expedite Don McGahn subpoena case (Updated)

The Hill reports that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Nadler files motion to expedite lawsuit seeking McGahn testimony: Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee filed a motion for preliminary injuncton (.pdf) Monday to expedite the panel’s lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena against former White House counselor Don McGahn. In the new court filings, Democratic counsels … Read more

Donald Trump wanted to go ‘Sharknado’ on hurricanes

My brother has for years engaged in a game of mocking the stupidity of people every hurricane season by throwing out “Why don’t they just blow out the hurricane by nuking it?,” and then sitting back with a shitty grin on his face as people actually seriously debate the possibility. Fun times. So when I … Read more

Coalition of state attorneys general sue to block Trump immigration policies

Update to The cruelty is the point: New Trump policy to detain migrant children indefinitely. The anticipated lawsuit challenging Trump’s unlawful action has been filed. The Hill reports, 20 states sue Trump administration over Flores rule: A coalition of 20 states led by California and Massachusetts on Friday announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s … Read more