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4d ago

Does Trump want to execute nonviolent grandmothers convicted of drug charges?

The leading 2024 GOP presidential candidate’s bloodthirsty musings conflict with one of the good things he did in office.
President Donald Turmp with Alice Marie Johnson during a celebration of the First Step Act in the White House on April 1, 2019.
President Donald Turmp with Alice Marie Johnson during a celebration of the First Step Act in the White House on April 1, 2019.
5d ago

Alito’s defense of his free private jet trip and non-recusal reeks of desperation

The Supreme Court justice tried to get out in front of a damning story but made himself look worse.
Samuel Alito during a group photo of the Justices at the Supreme Court
Samuel Alito during a group photo of the Justices at the Supreme Court
5d ago

Election Day in Virginia underscores Youngkin’s voting rights stance

The Republican governor has made it harder for Virginians coming out of prison to have their voting rights restored.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Arlington, Va., on June 15, 2023.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Arlington, Va., on June 15, 2023.
5d ago

Hunter Biden expected to plead guilty to tax-related misdemeanors

The president's son is expected to plead guilty to two federal counts of failing to pay his taxes, NBC News reported.
Hunter Biden at the White House
Hunter Biden at the White House
5d ago

Cannon sets August date, but don’t expect Trump’s trial to happen then

The Florida judge’s scheduling order is just a formality. To the Trump appointee’s credit, it’s not shady.
Aileen Cannon.
Aileen Cannon.
9d ago

Iowa Supreme Court’s stalemate keeps abortion ban blocked

The unusual situation means that a lower court’s decision blocking the so-called fetal heartbeat law remains.
Demonstrators call for reproductive freedom at a rally in 2022 at the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines, Iowa.
Demonstrators call for reproductive freedom at a rally in 2022 at the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines, Iowa.
9d ago

Jim Trusty wants off Trump’s CNN lawsuit, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’

The twice-indicted former president is shedding another lawyer from another matter, this time in a defamation lawsuit involving Hitler, among other things.
James Trusty, left, and John Rowley leave the Department of Justice
James Trusty, left, and John Rowley leave the Department of Justice
10d ago

Jack Smith picking Florida over D.C. likely didn’t turn on Supreme Court case

The justices issued an opinion about the otherwise obscure topic of venue. But don't assume the case factored into the special counsel's thinking.
Special Counsel Jack Smith speaks at the Justice Department on June 9, 2023.
Special Counsel Jack Smith speaks at the Justice Department on June 9, 2023.
11d ago

Supreme Court upholds crucial law for Native American families

Amy Coney Barrett wrote the 7-2 opinion, over dissent from Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
11d ago

What's next for Donald Trump's federal indictment after his arraignment?

For one thing, his co-defendant and aide Waltine Nauta needs to be arraigned on the indictment.
Former President Donald Trump at his golf club in Bedminster, N.J., on June 13, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump at his golf club in Bedminster, N.J., on June 13, 2023.
12d ago

Conservative ex-judge: Trump ‘dared’ DOJ to prosecute him

Former federal Judge J. Michael Luttig is putting Donald Trump in his place — and making a record — once again.
Michael Luttig in Washington, D.C.
Michael Luttig in Washington, D.C.