‘The Iran War’s inception and its effects have brought into high relief the potential fragility and danger for America in its chosen method of waging war by relying on the sole judgment of the president. President Trump embarked on the war without consulting Congress, let alone persuading it or seeking its approval. Our practice of unilateral presidential war-making did not begin with Trump, but his war exemplifies its most troubling aspects.” (10/12/26)
“A federal judge scolded Trump administration lawyers on Monday for failing to provide sufficient notice before cutting down hundreds of trees in East Potomac Park over the weekend, saying she was ‘beyond disappointed’ with the government’s conduct. ‘I trusted you all not to do precisely what you have done,’ U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes said during an emergency hearing, adding that the government had lost ‘all of its credibility’ in the case. Reyes is overseeing a lawsuit brought by the DC Preservation League and two individuals seeking to block an overhaul of the public golf courses on the property, which President Trump has said he wants converted into a championship-caliber course capable of hosting professional tournaments.” (10/12/26)
“The crew dives into the latest federal giveaways as Kyle breaks down the $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns and the weird, reptilian-like press conference featuring Susan Dell. The hosts debate the Pentagon’s unprecedented plan to livestream the military firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, clashing over state-sanctioned murder and the ‘just following orders’ defense. Shifting to public health tyranny, the gang covers New York slapping Amish schools with $2,000-a-day fines over measles vaccine mandates and Maryland sticking to its own aggressive jab schedules. Finally, they react to Pete Hegseth’s anti-woke War Department rhetoric, while Alex and Kyle confirm the bizarre, intrusive physical exams required to join the ranks.” (10/11/26)
“If section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2000 defines ‘serious (damage to property)’ as terrorism – then on that one word hinges a world of nuance. Section 69 of the Sentencing Act 2020 is the mechanism that enables a judge to attach such a ‘terrorist connection’. So is a broken window just minor criminal damage and a matter for a magistrates’ court, or does it become a ‘serious’ matter and possibly an act of terror to be tried at Crown Court? … Strip away its language of safety and intent, and what this machinery protects is a balance sheet. The government’s own analysts conceded years ago that [Palestine Action] threatens no one. That leaves the Terrorism Act standing guard over the uninterrupted output of the arms factory at Sandwich.” (10/12/26)
“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was taken out of a New Jersey federal lockup by ambulance over the weekend so he could receive medical treatment for a head injury, according to a report. The 56-year-old rapper – who’s been serving a 50-month sentence on a prostitution-related conviction – was transported from FCI Fort Dix in the Garden State on Saturday morning, according to a report by TMZ. It wasn’t immediately clear how he injured his head or what facility he was taken to. … The disgraced music mogul made headlines Friday, when it was reported he received a harsh penalty at the low-security prison because of his alleged cushy treatment and a contraband cell phone he was accused of using to view racy content.” (10/12/26)
Source: ProSocial Libertarians
by Andrew Jason Cohen
“For fun, here’s a proposal: a constitutional amendment requiring that the federal and all state governments must refrain from any actions in markets except those necessary to (a) protect individuals from harm, including theft and fraud, (b) enforce contractual agreements (as this is needed to prevent harm), or (c) rectify harms it failed to prevent through (a) and (b). This proposed limitation on government interference serves at least three purposes.” (10/12/26)
“Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford were on Monday awarded the Nobel memorial prize in economics for work that underpins the models used by central banks and governments to ‘smooth out’ periods of boom and bust. The U.S.-born pair were jointly awarded for their contribution to the ‘microeconomic foundations’ that contribute to macroeconomic stability. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was established by Sweden’s central bank in 1968. The winners will split a 12 million Swedish kronor ($1.2 million) prize.” (10/12/26)
“Of course, one of our central tenets is the right, even duty, to criticize our government. But only a woeful lack of historical perspective or a perverse ideological malice (or both) allows some to pretend that ripping apart our society is a thoughtful critique.” (10/12/26)
