Tag: Law

To jump-start economic growth and increase employment, the incoming Trump administration and GOP-led Congress should make reforming America's legal system a priority. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

What President Trump can do on Day One to reform America’s legal system

jim-copland, Rafael Mangual · December 28, 2016 4:04 am

After taking the oath of office, President Trump will get to work rounding out the judicial roster by filling more than a hundred vacancies on benches around the country. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Beltway Confidential

No, Republican obstructionism didn’t make Trump’s judiciary overhaul possible

Philip Wegmann · December 27, 2016 11:15 pm

SEIU was a major supporter of the Democrats in the last election, spending $21.6 million to help elect them. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Major labor union to slash budget in wake of Trump victory

Sean Higgins · December 27, 2016 9:32 pm

Trump announced plans to close his foundation, which came under scrutiny during the presidential campaign. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

N.Y. AG says Trump can’t close foundation while under investigation

Alex Pappas · December 27, 2016 7:25 pm

It's estimated that Trump will inherit 103 vacancies. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Beltway Confidential

The ‘but judges’ argument for Trump will be quickly put to the test

David Freddoso · December 26, 2016 6:32 pm

Shootings have risen by nearly 50 percent in 2016 compared to last year. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

At least 33 shot in gun-controlled Chicago over Christmas weekend

Sarah Bedford · December 26, 2016 5:01 pm

Republicans intend to maximize their newfound power by including more congressional days in session. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

The new Congress: Housekeeping, then right to Obamacare repeal

Susan Ferrechio · December 26, 2016 5:01 am

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted of corruption, including charges that he tried to exchange an appointment to President Obama's old U.S. Senate seat in exchange for campaign donations. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Rod Blagojevich asks for presidential commutation of prison term

Kelly Cohen · December 24, 2016 3:28 pm

"I have no reason to be concerned," Republican Gov. Rick Snyder said. (AP Photo/David Eggert)

Energy and Environment

Michigan governor not worried about facing criminal charges over Flint water

John Siciliano · December 22, 2016 9:00 pm

More than 200 inmates on Florida's death row were given unconstitutional death sentences and are thus entitled to be resentenced, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Florida court: More than 200 improperly sentenced to death

Kelly Cohen · December 22, 2016 7:43 pm

The Charlotte City Council voted Wednesday to repeal all parts of a nondiscrimination ordinance that led to North Carolina's controversial "bathroom bill." (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Here’s what happened to the attempt to repeal North Carolina’s ‘bathroom bill’

Kelly Cohen · December 22, 2016 6:35 pm

"Our nation's hate crime statutes advance one of our fundamental beliefs, that no one should have to live in fear because of who they are," Attorney General Loretta Lynch said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Justice Department touts first use of federal hate crime laws in transgender case

Kelly Cohen · December 22, 2016 4:34 pm