Tag: Law

An environmentalist coalition announced its intent to sue Perry and the Energy Department in 60 days if it doesn't reverse its decision to delay five energy conservation regulations for appliances. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Energy and Environment

States, environmentalists threaten to sue Perry for delaying energy rules

John Siciliano · April 3, 2017 6:10 pm

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons said Monday he would vote against advancing Judge Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Chris Coons to join Gorsuch filibuster, setting up nuclear option in the Senate

Ryan Lovelace · April 3, 2017 5:27 pm

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dissented in the 7-1 decision. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Supreme Courts slaps down EEOC on subpoenas

Sean Higgins · April 3, 2017 4:15 pm

"Using the filibuster and nuclear option at this moment takes us in the wrong direction," Democrat says. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Colorado’s Bennet opposes filibustering Gorsuch nomination

Ryan Lovelace · April 3, 2017 4:05 pm

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., announced Monday that he would vote against the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Mark Warner to vote against Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch

Susan Crabtree · April 3, 2017 4:01 pm

"It's simply wrong to think that we're in a totally open world and that any American with a job can be replaced if somebody in the world is willing to take a job for less pay," Sessions said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Justice Department warns companies not to discriminate against US workers

Kelly Cohen · April 3, 2017 3:56 pm

Trump has been mostly absent from Twitter since leaving the United States, which is another good thing, Leahy said. (AP Photo/Desmond Boylan)

Leahy to vote against Gorsuch for Supreme Court

Ryan Lovelace · April 3, 2017 3:45 pm

Senate GOP poised to go nuclear

Susan Crabtree · April 3, 2017 2:06 pm

The abortion debate remains shrouded in ignorance. (iStock photo)

Beltway Confidential

Fetal development 101

Daniel Allott · April 3, 2017 12:00 pm

"Judge Gorsuch will be confirmed this week one way or another," said Cornyn. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Cornyn: Dems ‘last gasp’ to block Gorsuch will fail

John Siciliano · April 2, 2017 4:25 pm

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally March 1, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Trump pointed at protesters during the rally and demanded, "get them out." (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Judge allows lawsuit alleging Trump incited violence at 2016 rally

Keith Koffler · April 2, 2017 12:30 pm

Congress leaves for a two-week recess, and GOP leaders are committed to seating Gorsuch on the high court by then. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Next week: Supreme Court showdown in the Senate

Susan Ferrechio · April 2, 2017 4:01 am