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Friday, August 1, 2025

“Why Trump’s tariffs are in trouble; The legality of Trump’s manic trade policies will be a question for the Supreme Court”: Columnist Jason Willick has this essay online at The Washington Post.

Posted at 7:42 PM by Howard Bashman



“What’s Happening in the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office? Alina Habba’s problematic appointment reflects the administration’s disregard for Congress’s role in structuring the executive branch.” Aaron S.J. Zelinsky and David Reiser have this post at the “Lawfare” blog.

Posted at 1:24 PM by Howard Bashman



“Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses sees opening to overturn Obergefell; A county clerk with religious objections to same-sex marriage viewed the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade as a precursor to Obergefell v. Hodges’ downfall”: Kelsey Reichmann of Courthouse News Service has this report.

Posted at 1:16 PM by Howard Bashman



“Chuck Grassley Is Very Upset About Being Correctly Identified As a Servile Phony; The 91-year-old Iowa senator has spent decades portraying himself as a champion of government whistleblowers; Not when they come forward about Emil Bove, though”: Jay Willis has this post at his “Balls & Strikes” Substack site.

Posted at 1:14 PM by Howard Bashman