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The AI Moratorium is Unconstitutional

Constitutional Concerns Surrounding the AI Moratorium in the Senate Budget Reconciliation Bill Introduction The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has introduced novel challenges to child safety online, particularly through AI-generated content like deepfake pornography and harmful chatbot interactions. States have historically played a critical role in regulating content to protect minors, as affirmed by the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton (606 U.S. (2025)), which upheld Texas’s H.B. 1181, a law requiring age verification for websites hosting content deemed obscene for minors. However, a proposed 10-year moratorium on state AI laws, embedded in the U.S.…

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Override the Parliamentarian

The Senate Parliamentarian’s Medicaid Ruling: A Procedural Roadblock for Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” As President Donald Trump pushes for his ambitious "Big, Beautiful Bill" to overhaul taxes and spending, a critical obstacle has emerged in the Senate: the rejection of key Medicaid provisions by Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. These rulings, grounded in the arcane but powerful Byrd Rule, threaten to derail the GOP’s reconciliation strategy, forcing a reckoning over Senate procedure and historical precedent. Understanding the specific provisions at issue, the basis for MacDonough’s objections, and the rare history of overriding the parliamentarian provides crucial context for this high-stakes legislative battle.…

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Midweek Mugwumps

Quick Takes: Midweek Mugwumps This week’s political landscape is marked by opportunism, constitutional missteps, and national security concerns. Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s flirtation with switching parties reveals a career driven by leverage rather than loyalty, while Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett’s calls for impeachment and war consultation expose Democratic infighting and constitutional ignorance. Meanwhile, U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy’s defiance of a Supreme Court ruling undermines the executive’s deportation efforts, threatening the rule of law. Finally, the Biden administration’s release of 729 Iranian nationals at the border raises alarms about vetting failures, amplifying risks in a tense U.S.-Iran climate.…

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The Looming 2030 Census

The 2030 Census: A Political Earthquake for Democrats Amid Illegal Alien Counts and Southern Migration The 2030 U.S. Census will reshape the political landscape through population shifts driven by the "new great migration" to southern states and the inclusion of an estimated 12 million illegal aliens in congressional apportionment. For Democrats, the census poses a structural threat, potentially slashing their Electoral College and House representation while amplifying Republican power. This column explores the political and electoral implications, including a detailed projection of House seat shifts. The interplay of migration, illegal alien counts, and Republican-controlled redistricting creates a daunting landscape for Democrats,…

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Fisking Sen. Ron Johnson’s 2025 Budget Reconciliation Analysis

Analysis of "FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation: Facts, Figures, and Analysis" by Senator Ron Johnson Introduction Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) authored the "FY 2025 Budget Reconciliation: Facts, Figures, and Analysis" report, released on June 18, 2025, which examines the U.S. federal budget’s fiscal challenges. Notably, Johnson is also recognized for producing an immigration chart that gained historical significance during a July 13, 2024, campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Former President Donald Trump, unscripted, turned to reference this chart on illegal immigration-originally shared with him by Johnson during an April 2024 plane ride-when he was grazed by a bullet in an assassination attempt.…

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It’s Time to Cut the Capital Gains Tax

Analysis: Capital Gains Tax Cuts and the Prospects for H.R. 1 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), poised to reshape America’s economic landscape through reconciliation, presents a rare opportunity to ignite robust growth by including a capital gains tax cut. Whether modeled on Sen. Ted Cruz’s inflation-indexing approach or James Kay’s tiered-rate structure, a capital gains cut is a critical investment-focused complement to the bill’s consumption-driven tax relief, such as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime. This dual strategy maximizes economic impact, spurring both spending and investment to deliver unparalleled bang for the buck. The Taxpayer Relief Act of…

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The Los Angeles Conspiracy

The Los Angeles Conspiracy Democrats’ Marxist Blueprint for a Permanent Voter Base From June 6 to 9, 2025, Los Angeles burned-not with spontaneous rage but with a meticulously orchestrated chaos that exposed a Democratic strategy to secure a permanent, dependent voter base through amnesty. The protests, sparked by ICE raids targeting undocumented workers, were no organic uprising. They were a Marxist-driven spectacle, funded by taxpayer dollars and shielded by Democratic denialism. This op-ed exposé, drawing from an exhaustive array of sources-RedState, Hot Air, Hot Air, Townhall, Legal Insurrection, Twitchy, Twitchy, Twitchy, Twitchy, The Federalist, The Federalist, The Federalist, PJ Media, RealClearPolitics,…

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The Federal Budget Process

How Congress Passes a Budget Editorial Note: The June 2, 2025, post, "Learning About Congressional Budgeting," focuses on Congress’s role in budgeting, particularly the budget resolution and committee actions. This post broadly covers the entire federal budget process, including the President’s proposal and agency roles. The former is Congress-specific, while this is more comprehensive. The federal budgeting process in the United States is a sprawling, intricate endeavor, a high-stakes balancing act where lawmakers navigate competing priorities to keep the government humming. Under “regular order,” as outlined by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, Congress follows a deliberate, structured…

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Learning About Congressional Budgeting

Charting America’s Budget A Tale of Reconciliation, Rescissions, and Deficit Debates Before we get into the heart of this lesson, let's review how a bill becomes a law. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ8psP4S6BQ In the heart of Washington, D.C., in June 2025, a fiscal tempest brews, captivating lawmakers, analysts, and citizens. H.R. 1, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a daring reconciliation bill passed the House, promising to extend Trump tax cuts and carve $1.6 trillion from federal spending. Yet, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) sounds a warning, estimating a $4 trillion deficit increase, igniting fierce debate. Meanwhile, a “DOGE rescissions package,” driven by the Department of…

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The Friday Freakshow

Dateline: Body and Soul Prologue -- Freak Body and soul, I'm a freak I'm a freak Silverchair--"Freak" A Morning Meditation: Rising in Hope As dawn spills across the sky, weaving gold and pink through the fading night, I rise to meet the morning, my heart stirring with the weight of yesterday. My imperfections linger like mist-the sharp word I spoke in haste, the opportunity I let slip, the quiet guilt of not being enough. The world outside my window hums with its own brokenness: fractured relationships, restless news cycles, a collective ache for something better. Yet, in this tender hour, as…

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