Tag: Law

He'll step down on March 4. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Secret Service director Joseph Clancy stepping down

Kyle Feldscher · February 14, 2017 5:27 pm

The Judiciary chairman was confident that Neil Gorsuch, who he called "mainstream," would be swiftly confirmed.

Grassley expects another Supreme Court vacancy before 2020

Ryan Lovelace · February 14, 2017 5:01 am

DHS deployed agents across six states in standard enforcement operations late last week. (Bryan Cox/ICE via AP)

Immigration officers arrest 680 illegal immigrants, including many with criminal records

Anna Giaritelli · February 13, 2017 10:46 pm

A federal court rejected arguments by two American Indian tribes on Monday asking it to block the approval of the final leg of the Dakota Access pipeline. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Energy and Environment

Court denies tribes’ request to block Dakota Access pipeline

John Siciliano · February 13, 2017 10:04 pm

McConnell said Democrats should not expect Gorsuch to declare how he would rule on specific cases. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: Democrats using double standard on Gorsuch

Susan Ferrechio · February 13, 2017 9:06 pm

Conservative group wants supporters to email, tweet, make phone calls, hold rallies and visit officials. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Tea Party Patriots mobilizes to support Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination

Ryan Lovelace · February 13, 2017 6:48 pm

A watchdog group is attempting to unseal the divorce records of fast-food businessman Andrew Puzder, President Trump's pick for secretary of labor, saying that past allegations of spousal abuse may be relevant to Puzder's nomination. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Group seeks to unseal Puzder divorce records

Sean Higgins · February 13, 2017 6:36 pm

Drivers exercising care would be immune from civil suits. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Tennessee bill would bar suits against drivers who hit protestors

Lucas Theis · February 13, 2017 5:38 pm

President Trump crafted a policy during the campaign that specifically targeted countries with a terrorism problem and governments unable to help the United States vet immigrants. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: Next step in executive order lawsuit — Get inside Trump’s head

Byron York · February 13, 2017 4:15 am

"I think this executive order is so bad and so poisoned," Schumer said, "he ought to just throw it in the trash can." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Schumer: Trump should ‘trash’ immigration order, look for terrorists from Europe

Joel Gehrke · February 12, 2017 10:28 pm

In Colorado, State Rep. Dave Williams is floating a bill that would make "rendering assistance to an illegal alien" a felony. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

With Trump’s order in limbo, states take action against sanctuary cities

Todd Shepherd · February 12, 2017 8:11 pm

"A district judge in Seattle cannot make immigration law for the United States," Stephen Miller said. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Miller: Judges assumed power that belongs to the president

John Siciliano · February 12, 2017 6:13 pm