Tag: Law

Snarking about irony in an article that devotes significant space to smearing Scalise is not worth writing about. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Beltway Confidential

Fusion writer sees ‘delicious irony’ in who helped save ‘bigoted homophobe’ Steve Scalise from shooting

Emily Jashinsky · June 16, 2017 10:01 pm

Diamond Reynolds, girlfriend of Philando Castile, enters the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul, Minn., before the trial of police officer Jeronimo Yanez on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Yanez is charged in the July 6 death of Castile, a 32-year-old elementary school cafeteria worker, in a St. Paul suburb. (Evan Frost /Minnesota Public Radio via AP)

Minnesota police officer found not guilty in Philando Castile shooting

Kelly Cohen · June 16, 2017 8:12 pm

The house is described as a "horse lovers' paradise near downtown Boulder," which features mountain views, a three-stall barn, pool and five bedrooms. (All photos credit: Realtor.com)

Neil Gorsuch’s Colorado ranch hits the market for $1.7 million

Ryan Lovelace · June 16, 2017 4:15 pm

President Trump confirmed Friday morning he is under investigation over his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

National Security

Trump confirms he’s under investigation for firing FBI Director James Comey

Melissa Quinn · June 16, 2017 1:18 pm

President Trump said Friday it was "sad" that investigators haven't been able to find proof that his presidential campaign colluded with the Russians after months of investigations. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Trump: Still no proof of campaign’s collusion with Russians after seven months

Melissa Quinn · June 16, 2017 12:30 pm

Closing Options for Adoptions

Naomi Schaefer Riley · June 16, 2017 6:00 am

It's not practical to assign security details to every federal politician. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Congress should allow members to carry guns

Tom Rogan · June 15, 2017 10:46 pm

Blumenthal spoke of possible conspiracy that pushed Pence to seek outside legal help like President Trump has. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Sen. Richard Blumenthal: Mike Pence won’t be alone in seeking outside legal help

Daniel Chaitin · June 15, 2017 10:35 pm

Assaults against Customs and Border Protection officers was higher in the first eight months of FY 2017 than all of the previous year. (Randy Hoeft/Yuma Sun via AP)

Assaults against border officers jump in fiscal 2017

Anna Giaritelli · June 15, 2017 10:18 pm

If you read the memo over the weekend and scratched your head, wondering what on earth could be so sensitive in it as to damage national security, you're not alone. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

House intelligence panel in talks to start its own obstruction of justice probe

Daniel Chaitin · June 15, 2017 8:46 pm

He said the ruling allows the administration to review vetting procedures. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

DHS Secretary John Kelly: Trump’s travel ban court loss actually a ‘big win’

Josh Siegel · June 15, 2017 8:29 pm

President Trump went to the Supreme Court for the formal investiture ceremony for Justice Neil Gorsuch, ahead of court's travel ban review. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump visits Supreme Court for first time as president

Ryan Lovelace · June 15, 2017 6:18 pm