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BIZARRE: The federal government - What They Never Told You

White House ballroom cleared for now, but question remains: Can president legally use donations to build it?

The fate of President Donald Trump’s estimated US$400 million White House ballroom may hinge on the little-known and somewhat surprising rules as to when the federal government and its agencies can accept privately donated funds.

The Conversation

Is it illegal for the president to spend ‘patriotic’ donations on a White House ballroom or anything else?

The Conversation

Trump Administration Announces New "Hacking Back" Program

But does it legalize hacking under the CFAA?

Reason

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US Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs as Debt Nears $40 Trillion, Charlie Bilello Says Government Spending ‘Like Drunken Sailors’

U.S. Treasury borrowing costs climbed to multi-year highs last week, with the 30-year bond yield at auction reaching its highest level since 2001 as investors digested a record July budget deficit and a national debt nearing $40 trillion.

Benzinga

Trump Says He’s Exploring Federal Action to Block Zohran Mamdani’s Luxury Second-Home Tax, Calls It a ‘Dangerous Political Experiment’

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is examining whether the federal government can challenge New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes, calling the levy a "dangerous political ‘experiment’" that could damage the city.

Benzinga

Virginia Law Banning Law Enforcement Officer Masks Blocked as to ICE

From U.S. v. Virginia, decided yesterday by Judge Robert Payne (E.D. Va.): On May 20, 2026, citing concerns that federal… The post Virginia Law Banning Law Enforcement Officer Masks Blocked as to ICE appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Clarence Thomas Explains Why the Commerce Clause Cannot Justify Federal Bans on Gun Possession

Even under the Supreme Court's highly elastic understanding of that clause, Thomas says, such laws do not qualify as regulation of interstate commerce.

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DOJ sues Democratic states over refusal to provide undercover license plates to ICE agents

The federal government contends these states are imposing restrictions that hinder law enforcement operations

The Independent UK

The Federal Government Tried To Spy on Your Financial Transactions. A Texas Court Just Said No.

The ruling is a victory not just for one Texas title company, but for the principle that agencies like FinCEN can only do what Congress actually authorized.

Reason

The Federal Government Once Tried To Restrict Prediction Markets. Now It's Suing States To Save Them.

In a bid to “reaffirm its exclusive jurisdiction” over prediction markets such as Kalshi, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is suing six states for interfering in federally regulated financial markets.

Reason

Why the Federal Government Can't Charge Anyone With 'Domestic Terrorism'

Federal law defines the term but there is no federal statute to charge someone with "domestic terrorism."

Reason

California Law Generally Requiring Federal Law Enforcement Officers to Display ID Violates Supremacy Clause

So the Ninth Circuit held yesterday.

Reason

Trump appoints Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and more to science and technology advisory committee

Comprised of 'distinguished individuals and representatives from sectors outside of the Federal Government appointed by the President.'

PC Gamer

A Lawsuit Settlement Highlights Trump's Hypocrisy on Government Meddling With Social Media

Despite its rejection of the Biden administration's interference, the Trump administration is still asserting authority over online speech.

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Trump Administration Agrees to Consent Decree in Missouri v. Biden Social Media Case

From the Consent Decree filed today in Missouri v. Biden (W.D. La.): As President Trump stated upon taking office on… The post Trump Administration Agrees to Consent Decree in Missouri v. Biden Social Media Case appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Federal Government's Crusade Against Anthropic Raises First Amendment Concerns

Trump administration officials openly seek to punish the AI company for its corporate philosophy.

Reason

The Federal Government Was Told To Make a List of Everything It Funds. 15 Years Later, There Still Isn't One.

A sad commentary on the sprawling size and eye-watering cost of the government.

The Times of India

‘Dear Indians targeting me, you’re in violation of law': Whistleblower claims spam calls after he ‘exposed’ H-1B ‘takeover’ in Texas

A social media row linked to immigration in Texas has intensified after influencer and self-described whistleblower Marc Palasciano accused Indians of harassing him with spam calls and warned he may seek federal action against them.

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‘States are merely an agent’: Donald Trump just claimed the federal govt has a power that the Constitution explicitly denies it

Straight outta the dictator’s playbook.

The Guardian - US

Democrats are campaigning as if the 2026 election will be fair. That’s a mistake

Trump’s remarks and Project 2025’s proposals have made the plan clear. Democrats must focus on stopping it

Reason

The Federal Government Has Shed 271,000 Jobs This Year. That's Great.

It's also not the whole story. Federal spending isn't falling and the private sector job market is stagnant.

Reason

Three Mile Island Can Restart Without Subsidies. The Federal Government Is Giving It $1 Billion Anyway.

Bringing the defunct power plant back online is a good thing. The government's involvement is not.

Reason

Second Amendment Roundup: Rug Pulled Out from under Antonyuk

Without a Founding-era analogue, late 19th century restrictions don’t count.

The Conversation

Are business schools priming students for a world that no longer exists?

Endless economic expansion isn’t sustainable. Scientists are telling us our planet is already beyond its limits, with the risks to communities and the economy made clear in the federal government’s recent climate risk assessment.

The Guardian - US

Republicans are trying to ensure we’ll never have another fair election

From an executive order to redistricting to seeking to kill mail-in ballots, the party is conducting an all-out assault on voting rights

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