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The Plot They Almost Pulled Off

The Plot They Almost Pulled Off

When Congress tried to slip a “judicial gag rule” into H.R. 1, it nearly succeeded. Section 70302 would have blocked courts from enforcing rulings against the President — and Rep. Baumgartner helped it get there.
Staff Writer 22 Jul 2025
Far-Right Policy. Local Waters. One Line of Defense.

Far-Right Policy. Local Waters. One Line of Defense.

PFAS levels 5,000% above normal. EPA partners vanishing. And a river still carrying the burden. As federal enforcement fades, Spokane’s defenders are left fighting upstream — against policy rollbacks, toxic runoff, and a system designed to look away.
Staff Writer 13 Jul 2025

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