Tag: Law

A pregnant woman receives an ultrasound.

Beltway Confidential

We’re having the wrong abortion debate

Nicole Russell · August 1, 2018 5:34 pm

Rick Gates, a former top adviser to President Trump's campaign, pleaded guilty in the special counsel's Russia investigation to federal conspiracy and false statements charges.

Government says Rick Gates ‘may testify’ in Manafort case or ‘may not’

Melissa Quinn · August 1, 2018 4:54 pm

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 22, 2018.

Heidi Heitkamp sets up meeting with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Al Weaver · August 1, 2018 4:44 pm

Media personality Alex Jones, who is infamous for his controversial views and conspiracy theories, stands accused of racism, anti-Semitism, and sexual harassment. (screenshot)

Infowars’ Alex Jones aims to dismiss Sandy Hook defamation lawsuit in Texas court

Brooke Conrad · August 1, 2018 4:35 pm

In this 2017 photo, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort arrives at federal court in Washington.

FBI describes early-morning raid of Paul Manafort’s condo

Melissa Quinn · August 1, 2018 3:33 pm

President Trump sits with Attorney General Jeff Sessions during the FBI National Academy graduation ceremony in Quantico, Va.

National Security

Trump calls on Jeff Sessions to end Russia probe ‘right now’

Caitlin Yilek · August 1, 2018 1:48 pm

Demonstrators rally outside the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing, Mich., where the Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments about whether voters in November should be able to pass a constitutional amendment that would change how the stateâs voting maps are drawn or whether such changes could only be adopted at a rarely held constitutional convention.

Michigan Supreme Court rules to allow redistricting plan on November ballot

Katelyn Caralle · August 1, 2018 12:13 pm

Energy and Environment

Frivolous climate change lawsuits could leave cities in ruin

Bob McClure · August 1, 2018 4:00 am

Tad Devine. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Democratic consultant Tad Devine first to take the stand in Manafort trial

Melissa Quinn · July 31, 2018 11:07 pm

This courtroom sketch depicts Paul Manafort standing with his lawyers in front of U.S. district Judge T.S. Ellis III at the Alexandria Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, Va., on July 31, 2018.

Federal prosecutors paint Manafort as person who lied to support life of luxury

Melissa Quinn · July 31, 2018 10:50 pm

Pastor Victor Fuentes views the moonscape left of his oasis after the Fish & Wildlife Service flooded his lands four times in five and a half years.

Beltway Confidential

Trump pardoned the Hammonds, but there’s more to be done

William Perry Pendley · July 31, 2018 9:43 pm

3D-printed gun release delayed amid pushback, misreporting

Steven Nelson · July 31, 2018 9:13 pm