Compromise on a Third Trump Term via Constitutional Change
Ian Ayres discusses a potential constitutional bargain to permit a third Trump term by amending the 22nd Amendment or abolishing the Electoral College. He notes political hurdles and argues a targeted change could unlock reform while appealing to MAGA supporters and bipartisan concerns about national popular rule.
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Grassley and Trump Era Divide Iowa Senator's Legacy Questioned
A reader letter accuses Senator Grassley of tying his legacy to Donald Trump and MAGA, claiming misqualified cabinet picks and security breaches. It alleges Kash Patel aims to run the FBI and ATF from Las Vegas, while Trump clashes with judges and loses many cases, with Grassley echoing Trump’s stance.
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Tom Harkin
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ATF
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States Should Reclaim Federal Roles Says Mee Trump
Froma Harrop argues blue states advocate moving federal functions back to state level. High income states subsidize poorer ones, and reform would hit Medicaid and education funding differently by state. She cites Manchin and Sherrill on tax and federal funding dynamics, noting massachusetts tops test scores and that Trump era policies hurt working people most.
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Joe Manchin
West Virginia
Mikie Sherrill
New Jersey
Manchin
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Florida
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Department of Education
Mississippi
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New York State
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
New York
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California
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Bloomberg
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Austin
Dallas
Houston
Voucher oversight urged for private schools in Iowa column
Rob Sand argues that private schools receiving tax dollars lack annual audits open meetings or public records access. He notes the voucher bill limits oversight and promotes transparency, urging audits and accountability for all $7,800 per pupil funds to ensure fair public spending. He links accountability to sunshine on spenders and cites past state audits.
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Iowa
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