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The Supreme Court decides not to trigger a second Great Depression Justice Clarence Thomas takes an unexpected face turn in CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Two justices dissent. The Supreme Court delivered a firm and unambiguous rebuke to some of America’s most reckless judges on Thursday, ruling those judges were wrong to declare an entire federal agency unconstitutional in a decision that threatened to trigger a second Great Depression. In a sensible world, no judge would have taken the plaintiffs arguments in CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association seriously. Briefly, they claimed that the Constitution limits Congress’s ability to enact “perpetual funding,” meaning that the legislation funding a particular federal program does not sunset after a certain period of time. The implications of this entirely made-up theory of the Constitution are breathtaking. As Justice Elena Kagan points out in a concurring opinion in the CFPB case, “spending that does not require periodic appropriations (whether annual or longer) accounted for nearly two-thirds of the federal budget” — and that includes popular programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Nevertheless, a panel of three Trump judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit — a court dominated by reactionaries who often hand down decisions that offend even the current, very conservative Supreme Court — bought the CFPB plaintiffs’ novel theory and used it to declare the entire Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unconstitutional. In fairness, the Fifth Circuit’s decision would not have invalidated Social Security or Medicare, but that’s because the Fifth Circuit made up some novel limits to contain its unprecedented interpretation of the Constitution. And the Fifth Circuit’s attack on the CFPB still would have had catastrophic consequences for the global economy had it actually been affirmed by the justices. That’s because the CFPB doesn’t just regulate the banking industry. It also instructs banks on how they can comply with federal lending laws without risking legal sanction — establishing “safe harbor” practices that allow banks to avoid liability so long as they comply with them. As a brief filed by the banking industry explains, without these safe harbors, the industry would not know how to lawfully issue loans — and if banks don’t know how to issue loans, the mortgage market could dry up overnight. Moreover, because home building, home sales, and other industries that depend on the mortgage market make up about 17 percent of the US economy, a decision invalidating the CFPB could trigger economic devastation unheard of since the Great Depression. Thankfully, that won’t happen. Seven justices joined a majority opinion in CFPB which rejects the Fifth Circuit’s attack on the United States economy, and restates the longstanding rule governing congressional appropriations. Congress may enact any law funding a federal institution or program, so long as that law “authorizes expenditures from a specified source of public money for designated purposes.” The law funding the CFPB clears this very low bar and is therefore constitutional. Notably, the Supreme Court’s CFPB decision was authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, who is ordinarily the Court’s most conservative member. The fact that even Thomas delivered such an unambiguous rebuke to the Fifth Circuit is a sign of just how far the lower court went off the rails in its decision. Two justices did dissent: Justice Samuel Alito, the Court’s most reliable GOP partisan, and Justice Neil Gorsuch, who also dissented in a similar case that could have triggered an economic depression if Gorsuch’s view had prevailed. Alito’s dissenting opinion is difficult to parse, but it largely argues that the CFPB is unconstitutional because Congress used an unusual mechanism to fund it. Among other things, the CFPB’s funds first pass through a different federal agency, the Federal Reserve, before it lands in the CFPB’s banking account. But, as seven justices correctly conclude, the fact that CFPB’s funding mechanism is unusual does not make it unconstitutional, and judges are not supposed to simply make up new constitutional restrictions on Congress because they think that Congress acted in a way that is novel or unwise.
The Supreme Court decides not to trigger a second Great Depression Justice Clarence Thomas takes an unexpected face turn in CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Two justices dissent. The Supreme Court delivered a firm and unambiguous rebuke to some of America’s most reckless judges on Thursday, ruling those judges were wrong to declare an entire federal agency unconstitutional in a decision that threatened to trigger a second Great Depression. In a sensible world, no judge would have taken the plaintiffs arguments in CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association seriously. Briefly, they claimed that the Constitution limits Congress’s ability to enact “perpetual funding,” meaning that the legislation funding a particular federal program does not sunset after a certain period of time. The implications of this entirely made-up theory of the Constitution are breathtaking. As Justice Elena Kagan points out in a concurring opinion in the CFPB case, “spending that does not require periodic appropriations (whether annual or longer) accounted for nearly two-thirds of the federal budget” — and that includes popular programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Nevertheless, a panel of three Trump judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit — a court dominated by reactionaries who often hand down decisions that offend even the current, very conservative Supreme Court — bought the CFPB plaintiffs’ novel theory and used it to declare the entire Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unconstitutional. In fairness, the Fifth Circuit’s decision would not have invalidated Social Security or Medicare, but that’s because the Fifth Circuit made up some novel limits to contain its unprecedented interpretation of the Constitution. And the Fifth Circuit’s attack on the CFPB still would have had catastrophic consequences for the global economy had it actually been affirmed by the justices. That’s because the CFPB doesn’t just regulate the banking industry. It also instructs banks on how they can comply with federal lending laws without risking legal sanction — establishing “safe harbor” practices that allow banks to avoid liability so long as they comply with them. As a brief filed by the banking industry explains, without these safe harbors, the industry would not know how to lawfully issue loans — and if banks don’t know how to issue loans, the mortgage market could dry up overnight. Moreover, because home building, home sales, and other industries that depend on the mortgage market make up about 17 percent of the US economy, a decision invalidating the CFPB could trigger economic devastation unheard of since the Great Depression. Thankfully, that won’t happen. Seven justices joined a majority opinion in CFPB which rejects the Fifth Circuit’s attack on the United States economy, and restates the longstanding rule governing congressional appropriations. Congress may enact any law funding a federal institution or program, so long as that law “authorizes expenditures from a specified source of public money for designated purposes.” The law funding the CFPB clears this very low bar and is therefore constitutional. Notably, the Supreme Court’s CFPB decision was authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, who is ordinarily the Court’s most conservative member. The fact that even Thomas delivered such an unambiguous rebuke to the Fifth Circuit is a sign of just how far the lower court went off the rails in its decision. Two justices did dissent: Justice Samuel Alito, the Court’s most reliable GOP partisan, and Justice Neil Gorsuch, who also dissented in a similar case that could have triggered an economic depression if Gorsuch’s view had prevailed. Alito’s dissenting opinion is difficult to parse, but it largely argues that the CFPB is unconstitutional because Congress used an unusual mechanism to fund it. Among other things, the CFPB’s funds first pass through a different federal agency, the Federal Reserve, before it lands in the CFPB’s banking account. But, as seven justices correctly conclude, the fact that CFPB’s funding mechanism is unusual does not make it unconstitutional, and judges are not supposed to simply make up new constitutional restrictions on Congress because they think that Congress acted in a way that is novel or unwise.
Dean McDermott is Instagram-official with girlfriend Lily Calo, Tori Spelling approvesRelationships aren’t official until they’re Instagram official, and Dean McDermott just solidified his relationship with girlfriend Lily Calo. He shared a few photos from the couples date night at the Magic Castle where they can be seen posing together on the red carpet. Lily also made Dean an official part of her instagram page. Watch...
Dean McDermott is Instagram-official with girlfriend Lily Calo, Tori Spelling approvesRelationships aren’t official until they’re Instagram official, and Dean McDermott just solidified his relationship with girlfriend Lily Calo. He shared a few photos from the couples date night at the Magic Castle where they can be seen posing together on the red carpet. Lily also made Dean an official part of her instagram page. Watch...
Pet lover fighting Iowa town to keep goose as an emotional support animalAngel Queener adopted her goose, Blue, about 14 months ago -- and now wants to make him an official support animal to keep him against local town rules.
Olivia Munn documented cancer journey for son Malcolm to watch one day in case she ‘didn’t make it’“If I didn’t make it, I wanted my son, when he got older, to know that I fought to be here, that I tried my best,” the actress revealed in a heartwarming new interview.
Teen died from eating spicy chip in social media challenge, autopsy report concludesAn autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says he died from ingesting a large quantity of chile pepper extract
Voice Actors Sue Company Whose A.I. Sounds Like ThemTwo voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing. The company denies it did anything wrong.
This Mysterious New GOP Dark Money Group Raises All Kinds of Red FlagsPhoto Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyIn late October, a mysterious nonprofit registered with the state of Delaware. Within months, it was funneling millions of dollars to conservative causes.Last week, the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging that the new group, Ardleigh Impact Corporation, bears the marks of a shell entity specifically created to pump big donors’ money into politics while masking their identities.The alleged setup, known as a “straw donor” scheme, would violate federal law, the complaint states.Read more at The Daily Beast.
This Mysterious New GOP Dark Money Group Raises All Kinds of Red FlagsPhoto Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyIn late October, a mysterious nonprofit registered with the state of Delaware. Within months, it was funneling millions of dollars to conservative causes.Last week, the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging that the new group, Ardleigh Impact Corporation, bears the marks of a shell entity specifically created to pump big donors’ money into politics while masking their identities.The alleged setup, known as a “straw donor” scheme, would violate federal law, the complaint states.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Kyle Richards confirms ‘RHOBH’ return, reacts to Dorit and PK Kemsley’s splitKyle Richards isn’t going anywhere. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star confirmed that she is “back filming” and will appear on Season 14 of the Bravo show during an Amazon Live. Watch the full video to see what she had to say about why she considered not going back amid her tough last year....
Kyle Richards confirms ‘RHOBH’ return, reacts to Dorit and PK Kemsley’s splitKyle Richards isn’t going anywhere. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star confirmed that she is “back filming” and will appear on Season 14 of the Bravo show during an Amazon Live. Watch the full video to see what she had to say about why she considered not going back amid her tough last year....
GameStop, AMC shares slide for 2nd straight day as meme-stock rally fizzlesThe sharp surge in the shares began after a series of posts from Keith Gill's X account "Roaring Kitty," whose bullish posts on GameStop was a reason for the 2021 meme stocks frenzy.
Harrison Butker’s sexist, anti-LGBTQ graduation speech; NFL and Maria Shriver reactKansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been under fire for delivering a sexist, anti-LGBTQIA+ commencement speech, which has resulted in reactions from the NFL and various celebrities. Harrison took the stage at Benedictine College and railed against working women, Pride Month, abortion and other topics during his 20-minute address. The National Football League has...
Harrison Butker’s sexist, anti-LGBTQ graduation speech; NFL and Maria Shriver reactKansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been under fire for delivering a sexist, anti-LGBTQIA+ commencement speech, which has resulted in reactions from the NFL and various celebrities. Harrison took the stage at Benedictine College and railed against working women, Pride Month, abortion and other topics during his 20-minute address. The National Football League has...
Hogan Backs Codifying Roe, Tacking Left on Abortion Ahead of a Tough RaceThe former two-term Republican governor, who vetoed legislation in Maryland to expand abortion access, called himself “pro-choice” in an interview and said he would back a federal law to ensure access to the procedure.
Boyfriend Spoils Partner's Dog, Leads to Ridiculous Expectation: 'Say When'Oakley the dog sat calmly as his owner's boyfriend did the nightly task of grating cheese on top of the pet's dinner.
Man 'Randomly' Buys Abandoned School, Turns It Into Home for His DaughterIt's going to be several more years until the school is transformed, but Sarah Collis says it looks "10 times better" already.
Gaza Strip floating pier is completed, aid to Palestinians to flow soonThe U.S. military has finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.
I lived with a nomadic desert tribe for a day — here’s what it was like to sleep in a cave"When we got there we watched some Bedouin TV and started making dinner."
Instagram parent Meta hit with online child safety probe in EuropeThe European Commission is probing whether Meta is in violation of the Digital Services Act – a sweeping law that took effect last year and requires Big Tech firms to police content on their platforms.
Instagram parent Meta hit with online child safety probe in EuropeThe European Commission is probing whether Meta is in violation of the Digital Services Act – a sweeping law that took effect last year and requires Big Tech firms to police content on their platforms.
'The Strangers - Chapter 1' is a rote rehash that lacks the original film's creepy suspenseIntended to kick-start a new trilogy of films, 'The Strangers - Chapter 1,' starring Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, is a weak retread of the 2008 original.
Watch Cat Become 'Nosy Neighbor' After Police Turn Up Next DoorThe cat's owners said that, while the police call proved to be something of a false alarm, "Sunny enjoyed the drama."
