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Trump and the law: A relationship from hell

1 year 5 months ago
For all the Republicans who kvetched constantly over the past four years about Joe Biden's "unlawful" behavior, I'd like to remind you that in one day Donald Trump has: Pardoned hundreds of violent criminals solely because they're MAGA supporters. Explicitly declared that he wouldn't enforce a law he's legally required to enforce. Redefined birthright citizenship ...continue reading "Trump and the law: A relationship from hell"
Kevin Drum

Let’s not forget Donald Trump’s clemency record from 2020

1 year 5 months ago
I've seen an outpouring of outrage today about pardons. In particular, Joe Biden pardoned several family members and a bunch of Democratic politicians. Sacré bleu! What kind of a precedent does this set for Donald Trump? I get this—but only up to a point. Does anyone even remember Trump's pardon record from four years ago? ...continue reading "Let’s not forget Donald Trump’s clemency record from 2020"
Kevin Drum

Colombo Sr., Charles Joseph

1 year 5 months ago
Arrangements are under the direction of Michel Funeral Homes. Visitation will be held Friday, January 24th from 3-7 p.m. Visit https://michelfh.com/charles-j-colombo-sr/ for more information.

Struckhoff, John W.

1 year 5 months ago
Memorial visitation will be held at Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road 63123) on Sun., Jan. 26, 2 to 6 p.m. with funeral mass being celebrated at Assumption Catholic Church (4725 Mattis Road 63128) on Mon., Jan. 27, 10 a.m.…

Woodson, Alberta

1 year 5 months ago
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Alberta Woodson who left us on January 4, 2025 after a beautifully lived life. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her.…

Trump signed slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?

1 year 5 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has begun his promised flurry of executive action on Day 1. With his opening rounds of memoranda and executive orders, Trump repealed dozens of former President Joe Biden's actions, began his immigration crackdown, withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate accords and sought to keep TikTok open in the [...]
COLLEEN LONG, BILL BARROW and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press