Tag: Law

Parties bring the diverse interests of American voters into large governing coalitions. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Is the Supreme Court about to give state and local political parties a boost?

Bradley A. Smith · May 9, 2017 7:16 pm

Spicer also reiterated that Yates was a "political opponent" of Trump's, and that it would not have made sense to fire Flynn immediately based on her advice. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Spicer defends 18 day-decision to fire Flynn: ‘I think the process worked’

Pete Kasperowicz · May 9, 2017 6:27 pm

Beltway Confidential

Can Trump’s prior statements diminish his constitutional power as president?

David Freddoso · May 9, 2017 5:16 pm

Three-judge panel says AIG investors lacked standing to sue for losses in the insurance company's bailout during the financial crisis. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Appeals court reverses decision that AIG bailout was illegal

Joseph Lawler · May 9, 2017 5:08 pm

In a lesser-noticed tweet, Cohen responded to Waters, asking whether she should have "some proof before convicting" Trump and others. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump’s personal attorney retweets Maxine Waters tweet calling Trump ‘a liar’

Caitlin Yilek · May 9, 2017 5:07 pm

"Neal Katyal was far and away the most active attorney at arguments this year," said lawyer Adam Feldman, who analyzed Supreme Court cases. (Screengrab/Twitter)

Neal Katyal argued almost 10 percent of all cases before the Supreme Court this term

Ryan Lovelace · May 9, 2017 4:14 pm

People protest outside the Texas Governor's Mansion after the Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law that would allow police to ask about an individual's immigration status. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

ACLU issues ‘travel advisory’ for Texas over ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown

Sean Langille · May 9, 2017 4:08 pm

"Justice Larsen is brilliant, principled, and dedicated," the professors wrote. "Not all of us share Justice Larsen's views on judicial methodology. But every single one of us agrees that she will be an outstanding federal judge, and we are unanimous in urging you to support her nomination." (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

32 Michigan Law professors write letter of support for Joan Larsen’s 6th Circuit nomination

Ryan Lovelace · May 9, 2017 2:57 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions described the criminal justice system as a "remarkable" one that "stands upon three pillars," the police, the courts and the correctional system. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sessions: If US had better criminal justice system, ‘I would be glad to adopt it’

Kelly Cohen · May 9, 2017 2:14 pm

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates became something of a heroine to the president's opponents Monday with her testimony before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: 5 big things we still don’t know after Sally Yates’ testimony

Byron York · May 9, 2017 4:30 am

President Trump would likely not be in the Oval Office today if not for his pledge to appoint conservative judges to federal courts. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Judges list binds conservatives to Trump

Washington Examiner · May 9, 2017 4:01 am

President Trump selected seven governors he will appoint to the Council of Governors. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump announces more judges

Sean Langille · May 9, 2017 12:37 am