Tag: Law

McConnell says Gorsuch is so "non-controversial," Democrats have been forced to talk about other reasons to oppose him. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell: ‘Not one principled reason’ to oppose Gorsuch

Susan Crabtree · March 30, 2017 3:48 pm

"It's not a perfect deal, but it repeals House Bill 2 and begins to repair our reputation," Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said. (Sarah Louya/The Rocky Mount Telegram via AP)

North Carolina governor signs bill repealing HB2 bathroom law – despite LGBTQ community criticism

Kelly Cohen · March 30, 2017 3:46 pm

Fifty-four percent of Americans want the Senate to hold a vote on Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the Supreme Court, according to a new poll released this morning. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Beltway Confidential

New poll: Most people want to see a vote on Gorsuch

David Freddoso · March 30, 2017 2:42 pm

President Trump hinted Thursday that he could support changes to federal libel laws to make it easier to take legal action against news outlets. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump floats changes to libel laws

Gabby Morrongiello · March 30, 2017 2:42 pm

Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of N.Y., speak about the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. A new poll shows a majority of Americans want Senate Democrats to allow a vote on Gorsuch's nomination. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Poll: Majority of Americans want Senate Democrats to allow a vote on Gorsuch

Ryan Lovelace · March 30, 2017 2:22 pm

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote on Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination on Monday, and the full Senate is expected to vote on the nomination on Friday, April 7. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Conservative groups from red states with Democratic senators urge Gorsuch’s confirmation

Ryan Lovelace · March 30, 2017 2:02 pm

A federal judge in Hawaii decided on Wednesday to extend an order that temporarily blocks President Trump's revised travel ban. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)

Hawaii judge extends ban on Trump’s revised travel ban

Daniel Chaitin · March 30, 2017 3:14 am

The result would be that Gorsuch would require 50 votes instead of 60. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Republican support for ‘nuclear option’ for Gorsuch builds in Senate

Susan Crabtree · March 29, 2017 10:21 pm

Attacks on the free press are part of the freedom of speech. (AP Photo/Raphael Satter)?

Beltway Confidential

You can’t sue over being called ‘fake news,’ and if you could you shouldn’t anyway

David Freddoso · March 29, 2017 8:42 pm

A delay would help the Trump administration ensure that the judges don't rule favorably on any aspect of the rule that they are likely to gut in the coming months. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Energy and Environment

Trump asks federal judges to delay ruling on Obama-era climate plan

John Siciliano · March 29, 2017 7:44 pm

The protests took place less than a week before the Senate is expected to start moving on the nomination. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Activists disrupt GOP rally for Neil Gorsuch

Ryan Lovelace · March 29, 2017 6:36 pm

Bill Baroni, 45, was the first of two former Christie allies to be sentenced Wednesday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

2 former Christie aides get prison time over Bridgegate plot

Associated Press · March 29, 2017 5:37 pm