Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
By Michael Phillips | Riptide President Trump’s Thursday night address on election security came with something rare in American politics: a real-time paper trail. “Tonight, I am announcing the immediate …
Lindsey Graham’s death has left a significant void in the Senate, impacting ongoing legislative efforts, particularly regarding Russia sanctions and tax cuts. His unique relationships with Trump and Zelenskyy were critical in navigating these issues. His successor will lack the trust and accumulated influence necessary to continue such negotiations effectively.
The Man Who Was The Process: What Lindsey Graham’s Death Actually Breaks Read More
The U.S. sports, legal, and healthcare systems increasingly burden families financially, as seen in soccer and custody costs. While Europe typically subsidizes these expenses, the U.S. places the financial risk on households, leading to barriers based on socioeconomic status. This structural inequity permeates various sectors, reflecting deeper systemic issues.
The Access Tax: How America Privatized the Cost of Belonging Read More
This week’s backlash against the U.S. soccer team stems from discontent with FIFA’s processes, particularly regarding player Folarin Balogun. Critics distinguish between opposing a president and rooting against their country, yet some citizens express a desire for America’s defeat as protest. This conflation undermines valid critiques and inadvertently punishes the players.
The Least Patriotic Thing Said All Week Came From Someone Insisting He Loves His Country Read More
The Supreme Court recently ruled that political parties can spend unlimited amounts on campaign activities in coordination with candidates, overruling a 25-year precedent. This decision, driven by a majority opinion from Justice Kavanaugh, emphasized that existing regulations already mitigate corruption risks, effectively altering the electoral landscape just months before midterm elections.
The Stool With Three Broken Legs Read More
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling against Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order, the Republican response was swift and multifaceted. Within hours, actions included a DOJ memo prioritizing prosecutions and multiple proposed bills targeting birth tourism. This rapid shift indicates a strong institutional stance among Republicans, even as public support for birthright citizenship remains high.
The Losing Side Won the Afternoon Read More
The Supreme Court’s recent rulings reflect a trend of deference to political branches over judicial scrutiny. In cases involving federal agency independence and transgender athletes in sports, the Court prioritized legislative judgment over judicial fact-finding. This selective application of judicial restraint raises concerns about consistency in adjudicating contested factual questions across different contexts.
The Court Keeps Choosing the Same Referee Read More
The Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara highlights divisions within the conservative justices, as they present differing theories on citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. The case reveals that originalism, intended to limit judicial interpretation, instead generated multiple conflicting views, indicating a fundamental disagreement on constitutional meaning among the dissenters.
Five Theories, One Bench: What the Birthright Citizenship Fracture Actually Tells Us Read More
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling allows Donald Trump to dismiss independent agency commissioners at will, overturning a 90-year precedent. This shift exposes the political nature of such agencies, historically insulated to advance particular agendas. The decision reinforces presidential accountability, increasing the political stakes in agency actions and prioritizing electoral responsibility.
They Built the Cage, Then Complained When Someone Else Got the Key Read More
The Senate voted 50-48 to end a war with Iran that concluded six weeks prior, with significant support from both parties. Democrats, criticizing Trump’s military actions, unexpectedly adopted anti-interventionist rhetoric, aligning with the “America First” approach they once opposed. The White House dismissed the vote’s significance, citing the war’s resolution.
Did Trump Just Punk the Democrats Into America First? Read More