Tag: Law

Right-to-work is the law in 28 states, governing labor relations for just over 51 percent of Americans. (Nathan Papes/The Springfield News-Leader via AP)

Beltway Confidential

Right-to-work law fails in New Hampshire House

David Freddoso · February 16, 2017 6:12 pm

Rule expanded who must automatically be entered into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Beltway Confidential

Blatant media dishonesty on Republicans letting the mentally ill get guns

Becket Adams · February 16, 2017 5:44 pm

According to Big Labor, the Labor Department exists to promote organized labor. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Puzder’s withdrawal was a win for Big Labor

Diana Furchtgott-Roth · February 16, 2017 5:35 pm

Ads tell viewers to urge their senators to support Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Liberal group blasts Neil Gorsuch’s philosophy as ‘existential threat’ to freedoms

Ryan Lovelace · February 16, 2017 4:22 pm

Senate Judiciary Committee chairman announced Thursday that the committee's hearings on the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court will begin on March 20. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Senate Judiciary sets Gorsuch nomination hearing for March 20

Kelly Cohen · February 16, 2017 3:15 pm

A Seattle man was taken into custody when immigration officials arrested his previously-deported father. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

DHS: Gang affiliation of Seattle immigrant cancels DACA status

Anna Giaritelli · February 16, 2017 12:54 am

The Feb. 11-13 survey concluded 49 percent of voters would vote "yes" for the judge, while 37 percent would not. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Poll: Nearly half of voters want Senate to confirm Gorsuch

Anna Giaritelli · February 15, 2017 11:23 pm

Groups like America Rising and the Judicial Crisis Network seek to downplay the criticism of Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Conservative groups push back against liberal opposition to Neil Gorsuch

Ryan Lovelace · February 15, 2017 10:46 pm

Judicial Crisis Network slams Tester’s ‘gridlock’ on Gorsuch nomination

Ryan Lovelace · February 15, 2017 10:34 pm

The resolution disapproves of the rule and compels the Labor Department to write another one. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)

House votes to scrap Obama limits on drug tests for the unemployed

Daniel Chaitin · February 15, 2017 10:12 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he planned to file cloture on the Neil Gorsuch nomination, setting in motion the formal procedure that Senate rules provide for breaking a filibuster. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: ‘Judge Gorsuch is going to be confirmed’

Susan Ferrechio · February 15, 2017 9:36 pm

For years Democrats have played up the emotional effects of Republican immigration policies. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

House Dems look to tie immigration policy to Russia questions

Emily Jashinsky · February 15, 2017 7:43 pm