Should cities that have declared themselves sanctuaries face greater federal pressure on immigration enforcement, or is local discretion still preferable?

Clermont, Florida Correspondent — Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, but cities and counties absorb the daily effects on policing, schools, and budgets, and that's where the argument actually lives. Complete local non-cooperation makes enforcement harder and produces uneven application of the law across a metro area. Turning every local police department into an immigration … Continue reading Should cities that have declared themselves sanctuaries face greater federal pressure on immigration enforcement, or is local discretion still preferable?

Will the midterm elections of 2018 produce a meaningful shift in the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch?

Dayton, Ohio Correspondent — Midterms usually act as a check when one party holds the White House, and I'd expect this one to run true to form. If the opposition takes the House you get aggressive oversight, subpoenas, and resistance to the agenda. That's a real shift in the day-to-day even if the Senate stays … Continue reading Will the midterm elections of 2018 produce a meaningful shift in the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch?

Myrtle Beach, SC, Orlando, FL, March 26, 2015 Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Donald Trump has toyed with and dabbled in presidential politics over the years and more recently with the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, but he failed to follow through with the run and bowed out in the spring of 2011. He did at one point … Continue reading Donald Trump Set Up An Exploratory Committee For A Potential 2016 Presidential Run. What Are Your Thoughts On A Trump Presidency?