Advancing American Freedom

Top Democrats, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, have raised fears of an AI-induced job apocalypse, demanding government intervention for workers. However, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that since late 2022, jobs in the U.S. continued to be added while unemployment stayed at historically low levels. Experts counter this alarm by noting that innovation has routinely replaced some jobs with opportunities for new value and service.

Top Democrats have raised alarms about artificial intelligence causing a job apocalypse and called for government intervention. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. has continued adding jobs since 2022 while unemployment remained at historically low levels. Experts point out that innovation, exemplified by historical breakthroughs like the Jacquard loom, has consistently freed workers for new services rather than simply eliminating them.

Anti-abortion organizations sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the Department of Justice’s authority to use the Comstock Act, an anti-obscenity law from 1873, to prevent mailing abortion pills. Advancing American Freedom co-signed the appeal, which argued that the nearly 150-year-old law was a “dead letter.” The groups thanked Blanche for pledging to evaluate the legal opinion issued by the Department of Justice in 2022.

Anti-abortion groups wrote to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche urging him to review the Department of Justice’s use of the Comstock Act, a 150-year-old anti-obscenity law. The group argued that using this outdated law to prevent mail delivery of abortion medication is unnecessary because neither sender intent nor recipient intended use are unknowable. These efforts followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision and changes made by the FDA regarding mifepristone.

The Trump administration criticizes U.S. District Judge Patti Saris for blocking its plan to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals, citing a Supreme Court decision limiting judicial review of such actions. The Supreme Court's June ruling in Mullin v. Doe barred courts from reviewing Administrative Procedure Act challenges to TPS decisions, though constitutional claims remain viable. Saris granted an administrative stay to preserve TPS protections while considering plaintiffs' motions, which critics argue defies the Supreme Court's jurisdictional constraints.

The Trump administration is using the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) to pursue deportation of an unnamed immigrant suspected of terrorism, marking the first application in the court's 30-year history. The move follows a suggestion by Judge James Boasberg, who highlighted the ATRC as an alternative to the Alien Enemies Act during a prior legal dispute over deportation methods.

The Trump administration is attempting to deport an illegal immigrant suspected of terrorism through the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), a rarely used court established in 1996 that has never processed a case. The Justice Department filed its first application for a removal order with the ATRC in July, citing a law allowing deportations based on sealed classified evidence, following a suggestion by Judge James Boasberg in a prior case involving the Alien Enemies Act.

The article honors Ed Feulner, founder of the Heritage Foundation, for his contributions to the conservative movement, emphasizing the need for principled leadership in addressing current challenges like the threat from Communist China and national debt. It calls for emulating his example to strengthen institutions and raise new conservative leaders.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has sparked a cross-border dispute, with U.S. President Donald Trump accusing Canada of 'willful negligence' in forest management and threatening tariffs on Canadian imports. Experts and U.S. lawmakers criticize Canada's policies for failing to address wildfire risks, while a Canadian Senate report acknowledges the need for improved forest preparation amid escalating wildfire seasons.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration in a case involving the authority of immigration officers over green card holders accused of crimes. The decision allowed officers to place lawful permanent resident Muk Choi Lau on immigration parole after he was accused of counterfeiting, without requiring proof of a crime involving moral turpitude. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning the ruling could enable unchecked executive power over immigration.

A coalition including Mike Pence’s Advancing American Freedom and groups like R Street Institute and NetChoice is urging Senate Commerce Committee leaders to exclude kids’ online safety measures from a national AI framework. The groups argue the proposed bills, such as the Kids Online Safety Act and App Store Accountability Act, risk violating free speech and privacy, with concerns over age verification requirements and data security.

California's delayed election results stem from its vote-by-mail system and four structural factors: mass mail voting, a seven-day post-Election Day ballot receipt window, a 22-day cure period for signature issues, and high provisional ballot volumes. Delays affect races like the Los Angeles mayoral contest and state jungle primary, with counting expected to continue through June 15.

California's election results remain unsettled due to four factors: mass mail voting, a seven-day post-Election Day ballot receipt window, a 22-day cure period for signature issues, and high volumes of provisional ballots. Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky attributes the delays to the state's vote-by-mail system and administrative procedures.

President Trump is leveraging foreign-influence laws like FARA against left-wing activist networks, a shift from their prior use against figures in his orbit and some Democrats. Legal experts criticize the Biden administration for applying FARA politically, while the law's criminal enforcement has increased since 2016, targeting individuals such as Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order requiring federal immigration agents to produce valid warrants before operating on state property, including polling sites. Constitutional scholar Hans von Spakovsky criticized the order as "political theater," arguing it overreaches state authority and is legally unnecessary since federal immigration law doesn't require warrants for detentions.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order requiring federal immigration agents to produce valid warrants on state property, including polling sites. Constitutional scholar Hans von Spakovsky criticized the order as 'political theater,' arguing it overreaches state authority and is unnecessary under federal law.

A wave of social media-fueled teen takeovers in cities is putting officials on alert for a potentially volatile summer, with experts warning of strained police resources and increased violence. Recent incidents have led to arrests, fights, and emergency curfew debates. Cities such as Chicago and Washington, D.C., are bracing for potential chaos.

A wave of social media-fueled teen takeovers in cities from Chicago to Washington, D.C., is putting officials on alert for a potentially volatile summer. Experts warn that large youth gatherings could strain police, fuel violence and threaten recent public-safety gains. The warning comes after a wave of spring incidents across the country, where large teen crowds organized or amplified online have led to arrests, fights, weapons charges and emergency curfew debates.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing new restrictions targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in her 2027 budget request, testing the limits of her authority to impose requirements on federal agencies. The Local Cops Local Crimes Act would block local law enforcement from acting on behalf of ICE. Experts believe this effort is doomed from its outset.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing new restrictions targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state's 2027 budget request. The Local Cops Local Crimes Act would block local law enforcement from acting on behalf of ICE. Experts believe this move is doomed to fail.

An advocacy group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, Advancing American Freedom (AAF), is criticizing the Trump administration's reported plan to rescue Spirit Airlines, arguing against a direct bailout. The group's opposition highlights growing conservative resistance to the proposed deal, as reported by The Hill.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including claims of drugging and rape. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment due to his active law license and the State Bar of California's professional conduct rules. Criminal investigations by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Manhattan DA's Office are ongoing.

Mike Pence's conservative group Advancing American Freedom (AAF) is launching a messaging campaign promoting the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a GOP policy package combining tax cuts, energy expansion, and spending reductions. The effort aims to bolster Republican messaging ahead of midterms by providing lawmakers with a 90-page report and policy resources.

Mike Pence's group Advancing American Freedom is promoting the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' as a key GOP strategy for midterms, emphasizing tax cuts, energy expansion, and economic growth. The 90-page report highlights reforms aimed at preventing tax hikes and boosting household relief through $800 billion in tax cuts by 2030.