Tag: Law

In her opening statement, Kerkhoff used the term "sea of black masks" six times to describe a march that lasted about 30 minutes before being partially surrounded by police, who arrested more than 230 activists, reporters and legal observers. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Joining ‘sea of black masks’ makes alleged Trump inauguration rioters guilty, prosecutor says at first trial

Steven Nelson · November 20, 2017 9:30 pm

The justices on Tuesday will consider whether to hear a case questioning if the Alabama Supreme Court failed to follow the high court's precedent prohibiting race- and gender-based discrimination in jury selection. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Supreme Court to consider Alabama petition involving death penalty, racial discrimination, and Roy Moore

Ryan Lovelace · November 20, 2017 6:32 pm

The president has halted an Interior Department move to allow imports of elephant trophies, but environmental groups say they want a firm commitment from him. (AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo, File)

Energy and Environment

Environmental groups sue Trump over elephant trophies

Josh Siegel · November 20, 2017 5:47 pm

The FedSoc conference ended with a panel warmly and wistfully remembering the legacy of Antonin Scalia, a man so many still miss. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

Beltway Confidential

Remember Antonin Scalia by his speeches, not just by his piercing legal decisions

Nicole Russell · November 20, 2017 4:35 pm

The $8 billion Keystone XL pipeline will send oil from Canada's Alberta oil sands to Steele City, Neb., and then on to refineries along the Gulf Coast. (AP file photo)

Energy and Environment

Nebraska regulators approve in-state route for Keystone XL pipeline

Josh Siegel · November 20, 2017 4:13 pm

President Trump met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during the U.N. General Assembly in September. On Saturday, the Trump administration informed Palestinian officials that their Washington office will lose its diplomatic permit. The Palestinians believe the decision is retaliation for their September decision to ask the International Criminal Court to charge Israeli officials with war crimes offenses. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Trump should reauthorize the Palestinian office in Washington

Tom Rogan · November 20, 2017 1:48 pm

Authorities say Charles Manson, cult leader and mastermind behind 1969 deaths of actress Sharon Tate and several others, died on Sunday. He was 83. (AP Photo, File)

Cult killer Charles Manson dead at 83

Associated Press · November 20, 2017 11:55 am

Preet Bharara, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is being probed by the government of Turkey for putting a Turkish-Iranian businessman on trial. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Turkey investigating Preet Bharara

Kelly Cohen · November 18, 2017 6:00 pm

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, cited future Supreme Court vacancies as a leading reason for her decision to support Roy Moore's candidacy for the Senate. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Alabama governor says she’ll vote for Roy Moore, cites future Supreme Court vacancies

Daniel Chaitin · November 18, 2017 2:45 pm

White House counsel Donald McGahn reveals how he stunned Federalist Society with a prank

Ryan Lovelace · November 17, 2017 11:06 pm

Trump and his supporters have frequently pointed to the confirmation of Gorsuch as one of the top achievements of his presidency so far. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump adds five names to Supreme Court contenders list

Sarah Bedford · November 17, 2017 9:43 pm

A think tank distributed the stress balls emblazoned with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch's image. The bright red balls are adorned with the words "But Gorsuch!" in reference to a popular social media meme. (Ryan Lovelace/Washington Examiner)

‘But Gorsuch’ stress balls give relief to distraught lawyers at Federalist Society conference

Ryan Lovelace · November 17, 2017 8:23 pm