Bill Blum / TruthdigDec 19, 2022
The court is now firmly controlled by an emboldened super-majority of right-wing politicians dressed in black robes. These are the cases where they likely will do the most damage this term. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Bill Blum / TruthdigDec 19, 2022
Reasonable minds can differ about the most regressive opinions of the Roberts Court. But here are the decisions that should make any court-watcher's list. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
MARK SHERMAN / The Associated PressMar 2, 2020
Its decision on an appeal of a lower-court ruling declaring part of the statute unconstitutional is unlikely to come before the election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated PressFeb 3, 2020
As the Senate prepares to acquit him on charges that he abused power and obstructed Congress, all that's left is for Americans to decide. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER/ The Associated PressJan 31, 2020
New revelations from former national security adviser John Bolton fail to sway GOP senators, who said they'd heard enough. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated PressJan 29, 2020
The former national security adviser's forthcoming publication threatens GOP hopes of a quick acquittal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated PressJan 22, 2020
Several amendments by Democrats rejected with party-line votes; president signals he wants witnesses but cites "national security" concerns. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated PressJan 21, 2020
He adds a third day for opening arguments after protests from senators, including Republicans, rather than holding two late-night sessions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated PressJan 21, 2020
“The McConnell rules seem to be designed by President Trump for President Trump,” says Sen. Chuck Schumer. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated PressJan 17, 2020
The additions bring experience in the politics of impeachment as well as constitutional law. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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