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DOJ Targets Minnesota Judges for Public Criticism of Immigration Crackdown
politics9 days ago

DOJ Targets Minnesota Judges for Public Criticism of Immigration Crackdown

The U.S. Justice Department filed a judicial misconduct complaint against six federal judges in Minnesota for speaking to the New York Times about the administration's immigration enforcement. Attorney General Todd Blanche accused the judges of showing bias and violating ethical rules by discussing pending cases. The judges and court officials argue their comments were protected under recent ethics guidance regarding judicial independence. This action escalates tensions between the executive and judicial branches, following a period of intense conflict over immigration policies and court orders.

via Al Jazeera|
#executive-branch#federal-courts#immigration-policy
Trump’s name and likeness now adorns more than a dozen U.S. government assets, from coins to buildings
politics1 month ago

Trump’s name and likeness now adorns more than a dozen U.S. government assets, from coins to buildings

The Washington Post reports that in Trump’s second term the government has added the president’s name or face to more than a dozen assets—coins, documents, buildings and programs—with some changes prompting lawsuits when assets were renamed, including a gold coin circulating for America’s 250th birthday.

via The Washington Post|
#executive-branch#government-policy#government-programs
politics6 months ago

Bipartisan Push to Ban Official Trading in Political Prediction Markets

A bipartisan bill dubbed the PREDICT Act would bar members of Congress, the president, vice president and senior executive branch staff from trading in political prediction markets (e.g., Polymarket, Kalshi), extending to dependents and staff, with penalties including a 10% fine of the transaction value and profits owed to the U.S. Treasury. The proposal arrives as lawmakers push similar restrictions and platforms adjust rules to curb potential insider trading in these markets.

via Politico|
#congressional-trading-ban#executive-branch#insider-trading
CT Closes Executive Offices as Winter Storm Clamps Down
government7 months ago

CT Closes Executive Offices as Winter Storm Clamps Down

Gov. Lamont ordered Connecticut's executive-branch offices closed to the public on Monday due to a major winter storm. Level 1 staff should work as scheduled, while Level 2 staff should telework or use accrued leave, with telework encouraged for those normally in-person. The State Emergency Operations Center and regional offices are activated to coordinate response; decisions for judicial/legislative branches remain with their leaders. Emergency alerts and CTPrepares resources are available for ongoing updates.

via CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov)|
#emergency-operations-center#executive-branch#government
Bench Exclamations Signal Judicial Pushback Against Executive Overreach
politics7 months ago

Bench Exclamations Signal Judicial Pushback Against Executive Overreach

Federal judges are pushing back against executive overreach. Judge Richard J. Leon issued a lengthy, exclamation-filled 29-page ruling blocking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s attempt to censure Sen. Mark Kelly for defending military personnel’s duty to refuse unconstitutional orders, underscoring First Amendment protections for legislators and retirees. In a separate case, Judge James Boasberg criticized the administration for defying court orders and insisted on facilitating the return of Venezuelans and allowing challenges to their deportations, reflecting ongoing lower-court resistance to executive non-compliance.

via Daily Kos|
#civil-liberties#executive-branch#first-amendment
Vice President's Salary: What You Need to Know
politics1 year ago

Vice President's Salary: What You Need to Know

The U.S. Vice President's salary is $235,100 annually, despite being set at $284,600 for 2024 due to a pay freeze since 2019. This salary is lower than that of the Chief Justice and associate justices of the Supreme Court. The last increase was in 2019, with the role's compensation considered reasonable given its duties. Vice presidents also receive perks like Secret Service protection and can earn significant sums post-office through speaking engagements and book deals.

via CBS News|
#executive-branch#pay-freeze#politics
"Connecticut Governor Takes Precautionary Measures for Winter Storm Impact"
weatherstate-government2 years ago

"Connecticut Governor Takes Precautionary Measures for Winter Storm Impact"

Governor Lamont has ordered all State of Connecticut executive branch office buildings to be closed to the public on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, due to an anticipated significant winter storm. Level 1 state employees should report to work as scheduled, while level 2 employees whose job duties can be completed remotely should telework or use accrued leave. Those whose job duties cannot be completed remotely should not report to work in-person. The governor urges everyone to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and to check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those in need of assistance.

via CT.gov|
#connecticut#executive-branch#governor-lamont
"Supreme Court's New Term: Key Cases and Constitutional Remaking"
law-and-politics3 years ago

"Supreme Court's New Term: Key Cases and Constitutional Remaking"

The upcoming Supreme Court term includes major cases on the First Amendment and social media, gun rights, racial gerrymandering, and the power of the executive branch. The court will also consider cases on medication abortion, transgender rights, and emergency requests related to the 2024 election. Key cases include challenges to firearms regulations, a racial gerrymandering case in South Carolina, a case on the power of federal agencies, a case on the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a case on in-house enforcement proceedings of the SEC, and a case on the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement. Additionally, the court will address the issue of state control over social media content moderation.

via CNN|
#executive-branch#first-amendment#gun-rights
"DADDY Act: Preventing Executive Branch Officials' Families from Foreign Business Work"
politics3 years ago

"DADDY Act: Preventing Executive Branch Officials' Families from Foreign Business Work"

House China Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher is introducing the "DADDY Act," a bill that would prohibit immediate family members of executive branch officials from working for certain foreign companies. The bill aims to prevent family members from taking roles on the boards of foreign companies while their relative holds office. The bill covers immediate family members of the president, vice president, and cabinet officials. Violations would be punishable by fines and imprisonment. The bill comes amid investigations into the Biden family's overseas business dealings.

via Fox News|
#corruption#daddy-act#executive-branch
"Trump's 2025 Agenda: Expanding Presidential Power"
politics3 years ago

"Trump's 2025 Agenda: Expanding Presidential Power"

Donald Trump and his allies are planning to increase presidential power if he is reelected in 2025, aiming to concentrate greater authority in the hands of the president. Their plans include bringing independent agencies under direct presidential control, reviving the practice of "impounding" funds, stripping employment protections from career civil servants, and removing officials from intelligence agencies, the State Department, and defense bureaucracies. Trump's campaign website and policy proposals outline these intentions, which are part of a broader effort to reshape the executive branch and dismantle what they view as a "rogue administrative state." Critics argue that these plans would undermine democratic checks and balances and could lead to chaos and conflicts with Congress and the courts.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#civil-service#donald-trump#executive-branch