Tag: Law

Timbs is only the beginning; states must now take action on asset forfeiture

Jenna Moll · March 5, 2019 5:00 am

OxyContin is Purdue's No.1 drug, although sales have decreased recently due to generics. (AP Photo/Douglas Healey).

OxyContin maker considers bankruptcy as lawsuits pile up

Kimberly Leonard · March 4, 2019 6:42 pm

Pedestrians pass a line of people waiting to enter the Supreme Court, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Washington.

Supreme Court declines to hear case involving grants to churches

Melissa Quinn · March 4, 2019 4:19 pm

A banner to welcome immigrants is shown through a fisheye lens over the main entrance to the Denver City and County Building.

‘Sanctuary’ cities are getting their grants despite threats

Associated Press · March 3, 2019 2:15 am

State Senate president Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, speaks at a pre-legislative news conference in Tallahassee, Fla.

Legalized sports betting unlikely in 3 largest US states

Associated Press · March 3, 2019 1:30 am

2 Sacramento cops who shot Stephon Clark won’t face charges

Associated Press · March 3, 2019 12:02 am

U.S. Army soldiers wear boots as they march in formation.

Don’t conscript women into combat

Washington Examiner · March 2, 2019 9:59 pm

Donald Trump speaks to the media at his golf course in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Trump ordered to pay legal fees in Scotland golf course case

Daniel Jativa · March 2, 2019 4:17 pm

The University of California at Berkeley is a place where right-wing provocateurs such as Ann Coulter and Milo Yiannopoulos know they can get a rise. But maybe less so, starting now: On Tuesday, the school's recently-appointed chancellor, Carol Christ, declared this year to be a "Free Speech Year" on campus. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)

University of California police arrest man following attack on conservative activist

Joel Gehrke · March 2, 2019 3:06 pm

Christopher Steele, who compiled an explosive and unproven dossier on President Donald Trumpâs purported activities in Russia, is pictured.

Court to unseal Christopher Steele deposition

Caitlin Yilek · March 1, 2019 12:23 am

Neomi Rao, Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, smiles as President Donald Trump announces his intention to nominate her to fill Brett Kavanaugh's seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, during a Diwali ceremonial lighting of the Diya in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Washington.

Senate Judiciary Committee approves Neomi Rao’s nomination to DC Circuit along party lines

Melissa Quinn · February 28, 2019 4:35 pm

Senate Judiciary Committee committee member Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., questions Attorney General nominee William Barr during a Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Beltway Confidential

Josh Hawley did his homework; now it’s time to confirm Neomi Rao

Tiana Lowe Doescher · February 28, 2019 12:20 pm