The Supreme Court on Monday refused to revisit its 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage, turning away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples on religious grounds. The justices declined to hear Davis’s case, effectively upholding a lower-court ruling that ordered her to pay $360,000 … The post Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Ruling first appeared on Poli Alert.

President Donald Trump has pardoned Rudy Giuliani and 76 others accused of involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, according to a proclamation released late Sunday by Trump’s pardon attorney. The sweeping pardon — covering lawyers, aides and campaign officials connected to Trump’s post-2020 election challenges — exonerates “all U.S. citizens” accused of … The post Trump Pardons Rudy Giuliani, 76 Others for Roles in 2020 Election Effort first appeared on Poli Alert.

The Senate voted 60–40 Sunday night to take the first step toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, setting up final action later this week to reopen the government after 40 days of halted services and furloughed workers. The vote came just hours after a group of Democratic senators agreed to support a … The post Senate Reaches Bipartisan Deal to End Record-Long Government Shutdown first appeared on Poli Alert.

The emerging deal would include a stopgap measure to extend government funding until January and be tied to a larger package to fully fund several key agencies.

The Trump administration on Saturday night ordered states to “immediately undo” any steps taken to deliver full food stamp benefits to low-income families, escalating confusion and hardship for millions as the government shutdown entered its seventh week. In a memo obtained by The New York Times, the Agriculture Department directed states to halt or reverse … The post Trump Administration Orders States to “Undo” Full SNAP Payments first appeared on Poli Alert.

The Heritage Foundation, one of the most influential conservative think tanks in Washington, is facing internal upheaval after its president defended former Fox News host Tucker Carlson for interviewing white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes. The controversy has triggered multiple resignations and sharp criticism from conservative figures, posing a major challenge for the organization … The post Heritage Foundation Reels after Leader Defends Tucker Carlson’s Interview with White Nationalist Nick Fuentes first appeared on Poli Alert.

The shutdown is exposing the speaker's slimy disingenuousness.

The government did rely on contingency funding to keep food aid going when it shut down during President Donald Trump’s first term.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the longer the government stays closed, the more costly the pause will be.

Trump's Big Lie has become government policy.

President Donald Trump has canceled trade negotiations with Canada over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-tariff speech delivered by conservative hero and former President Rona...

For many news orgs, Trump’s fascist coalition is uniquely legitimate.