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SCOTUS 101: Bonus SCOTUS G.O.A.T.(us)
The justices are hard at work writing their opinions in the remaining cases from this term. In this bonus episode, former Solicitor General and G.O.A.T. Paul Clement discusses how each new justice changes the Supreme Court. He also shares his tips for getting the Court to overturn its past cases.
May 10
What Funds the Federal Budget?
In 2018, individual income taxes comprised 51 percent of all federal revenues. This is followed by payroll taxes, which provided 35 percent of all revenues.
May 8
Kay Coles James to Receive Legacy Award from U.S. Dream Academy
The U.S. Dream Academy will present the Legacy Award to Heritage Foundation President Kay Coles James at its 18th annual “Power of a Dream Gala” on May 8. The “Power of a Dream Gala” has raised more than $19 million to support after-school programs for at-risk youth “to break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration [and] inspire and transform the lives of children of incarcerated parents and vulnerable young people.”
May 8
White House Right to Issue Executive Order on EMP Threat
"While some downplay the EMP threat and question the need for this EO,REF the White House was right to issue it, and should be commended for doing so," writes Heritage expert Peter Brookes. "The Obama Administration had issued an EO on EMPs,REF but it focused only on developing a response to space weather, not to human-made EMPs."
May 7
Heritage Explains: The NRA and the Terrible UN Arms Trade Treaty
During the recent NRA Convention in Indianapolis, President Trump gave formal notice that the US will withdraw its signature from the UN Arms Trade Treaty, which attempts to limit the sale of firearms and ammunition abroad. This week, on the "Heritage Explains" podcast, Ted Bromund explains why this is a big win for our sovereignty as well as our Second Amendment rights.
May 3
Kay Coles James: The Left Needs to 'Live Up to Their Own Bumper Stickers'
Heritage President Kay Coles James appeared on Fox News’ "Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream" to talk about the recent controversy surrounding the Google AI board for the first time. "I was a little disappointed in the Google leadership, who really thought they were doing the right thing to disband. I really think they should have stood up to the mob rule," said James.
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@HeritageDuring the recent NRA Convention, President Trump gave formal notice that the U.S. will withdraw its signature from the UN Arms Trade Treaty. Listen to our podcast to learn why this is a big win for our sovereignty as well as our Second Amendment rights: https://herit.ag/2WxwiEO