Tag: Law

Eleven years ago tomorrow, Justice Alito was confirmed by a vote of 58 to 42. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

It’s Justice Alito’s filibuster-versary — how much has the Senate changed since then?

David Freddoso · January 30, 2017 9:00 pm

Spicer says the temporary stay issued by a federal judge in New York on Saturday "doesn't even make sense." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House ‘confident’ it will win legal fight on immigration

Gabby Morrongiello · January 30, 2017 7:22 pm

"The rhetoric coming from my colleagues across the aisle and the liberal media regarding President Trump's executive order to strengthen America's immigration policy is harmful to our country and is placing law enforcement professionals at risk due to incited protest," Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., said. (Image courtesy screenshot)

GOP lawmaker: Democratic complaints a danger to law enforcement

Pete Kasperowicz · January 30, 2017 6:17 pm

Conservative group fires ‘first shot’ at Democrats in new ad

Ryan Lovelace · January 30, 2017 6:09 pm

Leahy admonished his colleagues, remarking, "You Republicans should not want to shut down the government. They are the only ones who have the power to shut down the government." (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Leahy to oppose Sessions’ AG nomination

Kelly Cohen · January 30, 2017 5:29 pm

President Trump will announce his pick for the open Supreme Court justice position at 8 p.m. Tuesday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Trump to announce Supreme Court pick Tuesday

Kyle Feldscher · January 30, 2017 1:49 pm

White House aide Stephen Miller said that the temporary immigration ban shouldn't surprise anyone because President Trump is doing what he promised to do on the campaign trail. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

White House aide: Trump’s immigration order shouldn’t surprise anyone

Kyle Feldscher · January 30, 2017 1:11 pm

President Trump is set to announce his Supreme Court pick Thursday — or maybe even earlier. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

Byron York: Will Trump SCOTUS pick, fast approaching, lead to total war?

Byron York · January 30, 2017 5:53 am

Protesters assemble at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 after two Iraqi refugees were detained while trying to enter the country. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Scrap this half-baked immigration order and start over

Washington Examiner · January 29, 2017 6:22 pm

Marc Short was appointed White House director of legislative affairs this month after spending the summer and fall on the campaign trail with his former boss-turned-Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence.

Marc Short: The man who can do what Trump can’t on Capitol Hill

Gabby Morrongiello · January 29, 2017 5:24 pm

"It's going to be decided in the courts as to whether or not this has gone too far," McConnell said of Trump's actions. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: Trump refugee ban will be ‘decided in the courts’

Gabby Morrongiello · January 29, 2017 2:42 pm

In a Sunday morning tweet, the president signaled he will fight to keep the executive order in place. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Trump defends executive order: ‘Our country needs strong borders and extreme vetting’

Alex Pappas · January 29, 2017 2:02 pm