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A Taxing Decision

The Supreme Court says online retailers must collect sales tax.

Internet retailers across the country are bracing for the impact from yesterday’s 5 to 4 Supreme Court ruling recognizing the rights of states to collect taxes from e-retailers. It’s a big big win for the states and potentially a big loss for consumers. The decision overturns a 1992 Supreme Court precedent that blocked states from collecting sales taxes on companies…

Taking on the Travel Ban

The Supreme Court will begin the final case of the term today: President Trump's travel ban.

The Supreme Court will begin to hearing arguments today over whether President Trump crossed a line when he largely banned entry to travelers from seven countries, most of the them Muslim majority nations. Opponents point to President Trump’s statements about Muslims during the presidential campaign, arguing that the his motivations matter. Supporters of the ban say this is about security…

Travel Ban Allowed

The Supreme Court has decided to allow much of the President's travel ban to take effect.

  A Supreme Court ruling yesterday was celebrated by the President online, what he called a victory for the United States – after the high court’s decision to allows parts of his travel ban to take effect. The ban will still have exceptions, mainly it cannot restrict foreign nationals who have a credible relationship with someone or entity in the…

Confirmation Conflict

Senators have begun their floor battle over the President's Supreme Court pick.

  The fate of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch may also decide the fate of Senate procedure. Democrats have the votes to block Gorsuch, but can’t stop Republicans from using the nuclear option this week to push Gorsuch through. Changing the way the Senate operates alarms some lawmakers, and majority leader Mitch McConnell insists the nuclear option will never be…

Capitol Business

Congress is set for a busy day on Capitol Hill.

  The first hearing for the nomination of Judge Neil Grouch to the Supreme Court will be held today on Capitol Hill. The hearings for the next Supreme Court justice will last for four days. Judge Gorsuch will need 60 votes in the Senate for confirmation. FBI director James Comey will also be on the hill, speaking to the House…

‘Not something our country deserves’

SC Gov. Nikki Haley will vote for Trump in 'embarrassing' election

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley re-affirmed her support for Donald Trump, despite what she called an “embarrassing” election. “I think I have been really clear, this election has turned my stomach upside down. It has been embarrassing for both parties. It is not something the country deserves but it’s what we’ve got and so having said that,…