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Politico: Biden Starts a Commission on Supreme Court Reform

January 29, 2021

Though its specific mandate has not been decided, the Biden administration is moving forward with the creation of a bipartisan commission to study reforms to the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary.
Senator Paul: Second Trump Impeachment Not Legitimate

January 25, 2021

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) writing for The Hill reminds readers that as Congress is about to impeach Former President Trump for a second time, the two major conditions necessary for impeachment required by the Constitution are not being met.
Biden Administration Unveils Plan to Combat Domestic Extremism

January 25, 2021

The Biden administration has announced an interagency plan including the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, as well as the White House National Security Council to assess and combat the threat posed by domestic violent extremism.
Navalny Sentenced to 30 days in Prison

January 19, 2021

A Russian court ruled that opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, be jailed for 30 days following his return home from Germany, where he recovered from a near-fatal poisoning.
Forbes: Trump's 1776 Commission Releases Report

January 19, 2021

Forbes reports the President Trump’s 1776 Commission has released its report presenting a definitive chronicle of the American founding, including the effect the principles of the Declaration of Independence has had on America’s history.
US sanctions Chinese Leaders over South China Sea Activities

January 15, 2021

The United States announced sanctions on officials of Chinese state-owned enterprises and military and added Chinese oil giant CNOOC to an economic blacklist, citing China’s coercion against states with rival claims in the South China Sea.
U.S. CBP Blocks Products from Xinjiang Forced Labor

January 14, 2021

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order against cotton products and tomato products produced in Xinjiang based on information that reasonably indicates the use of detainee or prison labor and situations of forced labor.
Carozza: Human Dignity and the Foundations of Human Rights

January 13, 2021

Paolo Carozza, Professor and Director of the Kellogg Institute at Notre Dame, explores the challenges in specifying the content of human dignity, calling for a broader common understanding of basic human rights principles that are forged in the practical agreement among nations and peoples.
US Sanctions Iraqi Politician over Human Rights Abuses

January 12, 2021

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on prominent Iraqi politician and security official, Falih al-Fayyadh, accusing him of “directing and supervising the killing of peaceful Iraqi demonstrators” in 2019.
Pompeo: Reclaim America’s Voice for Freedom

January 12, 2021

In a speech given to Voice of America news staff, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reminds the journalists of their role and encourages them to reclaim America’s voice for freedom around the world.