Nov. 28, 2017
Good morning from Washington, where there's drama afoot as President Trump tries to curb the antics of the unaccountable Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by naming former Congressman Mick Mulvaney as acting director. John Malcolm explains why the left has no legal grounds to oppose Mulvaney's temporary position, and Fred Lucas reports on what's next for the agency. Fed up with how long it's been taking Trump's judicial nominees to get through the Senate? Sen. Tom Cotton has some fighting words—and ideas. Twenty-seven years ago today, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher resigns.
Leandra English filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court, arguing that she, not President Trump's pick, Mick Mulvaney, should lead the agency now.
We are living through a remarkable time in history. Almost daily, those in influential positions who once appeared untouchable are falling out of popular favor as their abuses are exposed.
"The most important fix is personnel. Right now, almost all the employees are Democrats," says attorney Ronald L. Rubin, not pictured.
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., argues that Senate Democrats are abusing procedures that allow them to stymie President Trump's executive branch nominees.
On Dec. 4, the court will consider a case involving New Jersey's attempt to legalize sports betting.
In this 60-second video, first lady Melania Trump shows how the White House is decorated for the holidays.
Middle-aged married men make about $19,000 more compared to their single peers.
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