Tag: Law

McKayla Maroney alleged that the former USA Gymnastics doctor sexually assaulted her on several occasions, but the abuse started when she was 13 years old at a Texas training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Gold medal gymnast McKayla Maroney says she was molested by team’s doctor for seven years

Anna Giaritelli · October 18, 2017 12:35 pm

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates said she's not interested in running for office. "I've never been drawn to the idea of elective office," she said. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Joe Scarborough begs Sally Yates to run for office

Pete Kasperowicz · October 18, 2017 12:26 pm

President Trump tweeted Wednesday morning, "As it has turned out, James Comey lied and leaked and totally protected Hillary Clinton. He was the best thing that ever happened to her!"

National Security

Trump: James Comey ‘totally protected’ Hillary Clinton

Anna Giaritelli · October 18, 2017 11:08 am

The Obama-era rule sought to put an end to predatory career college programs. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

18 states sue Betsy DeVos over Obama-era regulation on for-profit colleges

Katie Leach · October 17, 2017 11:18 pm

President Donald Trump prepares to give a speech in the White House, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

As Trump defends the Constitution, Democrats cry ‘sabotage!’

Justin Haskins · October 17, 2017 7:40 pm

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Stephen Breyer, and Elena Kagan will kick off the 200-year commemoration. (iStock)

Four Supreme Court justices to attend Harvard event next week

Ryan Lovelace · October 17, 2017 7:07 pm

President Trump added Chad, Venezuela, and North Korea to the total list of eight countries whose citizens may not travel to the U.S., except for Venezuela, where only government officials were banned. A Hawaii judge issued a temporary restraining order on the Trump travel ban. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Judge blocks latest Trump travel ban hours before set to take effect

Anna Giaritelli, Ryan Lovelace · October 17, 2017 7:06 pm

The Clean Power Plan directs each state to cut greenhouse gas emissions a third by 2030. (AP Photo/Steve Mitchell)

Energy and Environment

Environmentalists, states urge appeals court to rule on Obama climate rules

John Siciliano · October 17, 2017 6:47 pm

"This bill seeks to improve public safety, increase rehabilitation and strengthen families," the letter signed Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

NFL voices support for bill on criminal justice reform

Todd Shepherd · October 17, 2017 5:22 pm

Rhea Lana holds what are essentially big semiannual yard sales. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Company battles Labor Department for right to keep ‘volunteer’ workers

Sean Higgins · October 17, 2017 10:00 am

A political research firm behind a dossier of allegations about President Trump's connections to Russia is balking at subpoenas sent by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., with a lawyer for the firm questioning the legitimacy of the panel's probe into Russian meddling. A lawyer for Fusion GPS said in a letter to the panel on Oct. 16 that Nunes is acting "in bad faith." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: Fusion GPS to House: We’ll take Fifth rather than testify on Trump dossier

Byron York · October 17, 2017 9:23 am

While Kaepernick could certainly sympathize with inner-city youth of today, to say he can relate is a bit of stretch. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Beltway Confidential

Colin Kaepernick is a deceitful hypocrite, and his defenders have double-standards

Jennifer Kerns · October 17, 2017 1:54 am