UNBIASED Politics Supreme Court Weighs Conversion Therapy Ban, What to Know About the Ambler Road Project, Israel and Hamas Sign Off on Phase One of Deal, the National Guard Fight in Oregon, and More.
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Oct 9, 2025 Delve into the Supreme Court's discussions on banning conversion therapy and its implications for free speech. Explore the complexities of a bipartisan bill aimed at extending ACA premium tax credits. Discover the legal battle regarding the National Guard's deployment in Oregon and insights into Trump's Ambler Road project, weighing environmental and tribal concerns. Lastly, unravel the recent phase one agreement between Israel and Hamas and the buzz surrounding potential new Trump memorabilia.
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Bipartisan Plan To Extend ACA Credits
- A bipartisan bill would extend ACA premium tax credits through 2026, keeping higher subsidies and lifting the 400% income cap for another year.
- Jordan Berman expects Congress will likely pass an extension separately if it isn't in the continuing resolution.
Limits On Federalizing The National Guard
- Federalizing state National Guard under Title 10 requires invasion, rebellion, or inability to enforce federal laws with regular forces.
- Even when federalized, Posse Comitatus limits troops from performing domestic law enforcement without further authorization.
Plenary Power Isn’t Unlimited
- "Plenary authority" means wide-ranging power but is not absolute and is checked by other branches and constitutional limits.
- The president does not have plenary authority to deploy state National Guard troops outside narrow Title 10 conditions.