The Supreme Court announced Monday that it has agreed to hear a case involving a Catholic social services agency that sued the city of Philadelphia for cutting ties with them over their refusal to … [Read more...] about Supreme Court agrees to review religious liberty dispute over foster care and same-sex couples
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Judge acknowledges DOJ’s original Roger Stone sentence proposal was excessive
The judge presiding over Roger Stone’s case agreed with senior Justice Department leadership on Thursday that the original sentence proposal for the GOP operative was excessive -- amid a clash inside … [Read more...] about Judge acknowledges DOJ’s original Roger Stone sentence proposal was excessive
Roger Stone sentenced to 3 years for lying, witness tampering as case roils DOJ
Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prisonFormer Trump associate Roger Stone is sentenced to 40 months in prison after a lengthy deliberation by the judge; David Spunt reports from outside U.S. … [Read more...] about Roger Stone sentenced to 3 years for lying, witness tampering as case roils DOJ
Federal appeals court blocks enforcement of Florida law restricting right of ex-felons to vote
A federal appeals court issued a ruling Wednesday in favor of ex-felons challenging a Florida law that restricted their right to vote.After voters approved a measure to allow ex-felons to vote upon … [Read more...] about Federal appeals court blocks enforcement of Florida law restricting right of ex-felons to vote
Kansas judge reprimanded for sexual harassment, affair with felon resigns
A federal judge in Kansas has resigned his post on Monday after he was reprimanded last year for sexual harassment of female workers and for having an extramarital affair with a felon on … [Read more...] about Kansas judge reprimanded for sexual harassment, affair with felon resigns
Judge to move forward with Roger Stone sentencing amid controversy
The federal judge presiding over ex-Trump adviser Roger Stone’s case said Tuesday that she will move ahead with the sentencing of the GOP operative later this week as scheduled, rejecting requests … [Read more...] about Judge to move forward with Roger Stone sentencing amid controversy
Appeals court hands Trump win, rules Dem lawmakers cannot sue over business payments
A federal appeals court on Friday unanimously ruled that more than 200 Democratic congressional lawmakers do not have standing to sue President Trump over allegations he violated the Emoluments … [Read more...] about Appeals court hands Trump win, rules Dem lawmakers cannot sue over business payments
Appeals court hands Trump win, rules Dem lawmakers cannot sue over business payments
A federal appeals court on Friday unanimously ruled that more than 200 Democratic congressional lawmakers do not have standing to sue President Trump over allegations he violated the Emoluments … [Read more...] about Appeals court hands Trump win, rules Dem lawmakers cannot sue over business payments
Nadler threatens Bolton subpoena after impeachment ends
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., warned Wednesday that investigations into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine may not end after the Senate's afternoon vote in the … [Read more...] about Nadler threatens Bolton subpoena after impeachment ends
Ruth Bader Ginsburg decries Washington ‘dysfunction’ amid impeachment trial
As the highly polarized impeachment trial of President Trump rages on in the Senate, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg panned the "dysfunction" and "polarization" at an award ceremony in … [Read more...] about Ruth Bader Ginsburg decries Washington ‘dysfunction’ amid impeachment trial