Tag: Law

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra asked for a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's decision to withhold a law enforcement grant to the state, but a federal judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled against taking that step. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Federal judge allows Trump to withhold grants to California as part of sanctuary city crackdown

Melissa Quinn · March 6, 2018 8:08 pm

Nashville Mayor Megan Barry admitted in late January that she had engaged in an affair with her security detail. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville’s Democratic Mayor Megan Barry pleads guilty to felony theft of $10K during sex affair

Anna Giaritelli · March 6, 2018 5:07 pm

The letter from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., to Attorney General Jeff Sessions indicates that the FBI might be in breach of its own regulatory guidance.

To fix FISA, appoint public advocates

Washington Examiner · March 6, 2018 5:01 am

Despite a not-short criminal record, late D.C. Mayor Marion Barry is revered by thousands in the city. (screenshot via Associated Press/ABC7)

Beltway Confidential

How do you write an entire article about Marion Barry’s legacy and not once mention the fact he went to federal prison?

Becket Adams · March 6, 2018 4:47 am

Last month, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified on Capitol Hill that President Trump "feels strongly" that states should be able to collect taxes on remote sales, including e-commerce purchases. (iStock)

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Internet sales tax collection

Joseph Lawler · March 6, 2018 1:45 am

Roger Stone has been a longtime adviser to President Trump and has said he is proud of his reputation as a political "dirty trickster." (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg thinks Robert Mueller is building a case against Roger Stone

Kyle Feldscher · March 6, 2018 12:19 am

The only thing safe to say about Sam Nunberg is that he is a spectacle and an especially ugly one at that. (Screenshot/Twitter)

Beltway Confidential

Keep in mind that Sam Nunberg is kind of crazy

Philip Wegmann · March 5, 2018 10:38 pm

"It's March 5th and the Democrats are nowhere to be found on DACA. Gave them 6 months, they just donÃ¢â¬â¢t care. Where are they? We are ready to make a deal!" President Trump tweeted. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

On DACA deadline day, Trump blames Democrats for failure to legislate

Anna Giaritelli · March 5, 2018 8:54 pm

Nunberg received a grand jury subpoena from the office of special counsel Robert Mueller requesting him to testify in Washington, D.C., on Friday and turn over documents. (Screenshot)

National Security

Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg to refuse to testify before federal grand jury in Russia probe

Melissa Quinn · March 5, 2018 8:30 pm

"We can't stand by and watch one of the greatest tools for democracy ever created be turned into a private playground for the rich and powerful," New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said in a statement. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Six companies sue FCC over net neutrality repeal

Melissa Quinn · March 5, 2018 8:08 pm

Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal attorney, said he had not been reimbursed after paying adult film star Stormy Daniels with his own money.

Trump’s lawyer complained about not being reimbursed for Stormy Daniels payment: Report

Caitlin Yilek · March 5, 2018 6:59 pm

In this 2017 file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in the morning in Washington, D.C. Many believe the legal fight over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is headed toward the high court, and could be an issue the justices take up in their next term. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

DACA case could hit the Supreme Court in a matter of months, experts say

Melissa Quinn · March 5, 2018 5:01 am