Tag: Law

In this Dec. 11, 2017, file photo, Rick Gates, center, departs federal court in Washington.

Prosecutors have ‘every intention’ of calling Rick Gates to testify in Manafort trial

Melissa Quinn · August 2, 2018 3:02 pm

PORT OF DJIBOUTI: A patrol boat 4 executes a sharp turn while patrolling in the Port of Djibouti during a training exercise.

National Security

Court ruling could block China from key US military port in Africa

Travis J. Tritten · August 2, 2018 2:50 pm

Healthcare professionals join hundreds of people marching through downtown Los Angeles protesting President Trump's plan to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.

Cities sue Trump, calling ‘sabotage’ of Obamacare unconstitutional

Robert King · August 2, 2018 2:29 pm

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh meets with senators on Capitol Hill.

Beltway Confidential

When it comes to Brett Kavanaugh, fear is the Left’s most powerful weapon

Kimberly Ross · August 2, 2018 2:06 pm

Ivanka Trump, the daughter of President Trump, speaks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House.

Ivanka Trump calls family separations at border a ‘low point’

Caitlin Yilek · August 2, 2018 1:44 pm

The Vatican said that Pope Francis had changed the Catechism of the Catholic Church about the death penalty, saying it can never be sanctioned because it "attacks" the inherent dignity of all humans.

Pope Francis shifts Catholic teachings, says capital punishment is inadmissible in all cases

Katelyn Caralle · August 2, 2018 12:53 pm

Paul Manafort departs Federal District Court for a hearing in Washington.

Judge in Manafort case chides prosecutors for focus on ‘lavish lifestyle’

Melissa Quinn · August 2, 2018 2:58 am

A poor air quality sign is posted over a highway in Salt Lake City.

Energy and Environment

EPA decides to keep and defend Obama's strict smog rules

Josh Siegel · August 1, 2018 10:54 pm

Flight records indicate Manafort's visits to Russia were more frequent than previously believed. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Prosecutors expect to wrap case against Manafort next week

Melissa Quinn · August 1, 2018 10:13 pm

Tevor Leis, exercising his Ohio open carry rights, stands armed in Public Square on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Cleveland, during the second day of the Republican convention.

Beltway Confidential

Gun advocates need to tread carefully, despite Young v. Hawaii victory

Tyler Yzaguirre · August 1, 2018 8:04 pm

FILE - In this July 31, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump pauses during remarks at a campaign rally at Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa, Fla. The Robesonian paper in Lumberton, N.C., announced itâs dropping an 8-page color comics section from Sunday editions. A newspaper editorial said it cut the comics because of rising newsprint costs spurred by Trump administration tariffs on imported paper. The newspaper says itâs âa decision that we really believe was made at the White House.â

Trump ‘sanctuary cities’ executive order is unconstitutional, US appeals court rules

Caitlin Yilek · August 1, 2018 7:34 pm

A New York Times columnist said the indictments showed that "President Trump is either totally compromised by the Russians or is a towering fool, or both." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

White House: Trump ‘not obstructing, he’s fighting back’ with tweet urging Jeff Sessions to end Russia probe

Gabby Morrongiello · August 1, 2018 6:06 pm