04/19/2018

The Dimaya Decision Was More Than Gorsuch v. Trump

“Gorsuch swings against Trump in deportation case.” So read the headline in Politico Tuesday, after the Supreme Court issued its decision declaring a subsection of federal immigration law to be unconstitutionally vague in Sessions v. Dimaya. The headline tells half of a story: While Justice Neil Gorsuch joined the Court decision against the Trump administration, his position reflected precisely the values that put him on the court in the first place.

"We're All Careerists Now"

Today on the Daily Standard Podcast, Andrew Ferguson talks about his recent story on former first lady Barbara Bush's Wellesley College address to graduates in 1990.

Senate Narrowly Confirms Trump NASA Pick

The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to approve Jim Bridenstine as President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, ending a contentious confirmation process that drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike about his qualifications for the role.

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The Substandard on Rampage, Dwayne Johnson, and Georgetown

On this latest episode, the Substandard discusses Rampage and the Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's oeuvre. Is he truly a bankable star? Vic goes rummaging through his closet. JVL has a movie date with his mother in law. Sonny takes a stroll with William Friedkin through Georgetown.

Fact Check: Were Several Hundred Pounds of Dynamite Stolen in Pennsylvania?

The ominous blog Puppet String News published a story on Facebook today claiming that “704 pounds of dynamite now missing from Pennsylvania work site.” Users flagged the news as possibly containing misinformation.

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