Executive Branch

Seashells and slang weak basis for case against Comey, legal experts say

The charges stem from an incident nearly a year ago when Comey, vacationing on the North Carolina coast, posted a photograph on social media showing seashells on the beach arranged to say “86 47.” President Donald Trump’s administration says it is pursuing Comey for making a threat to kill the president.

Apr 29, 2026 2:37 PM CDT

Uncertainty reigns at DOJ in the aftermath of Bondi’s departure

Since President Donald Trump tapped Todd Blanche, his former defense attorney, to temporarily lead the Justice Department this month, the message from those familiar with the president’s thinking has remained consistent: A permanent shot at the job of attorney general is Blanche’s to lose.

Apr 20, 2026 12:47 PM CDT

Trump turns to ally Todd Blanche to steer DOJ through fresh tumult

President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Pam Bondi as attorney general delivers a new disruption to an already embattled U.S. Justice Department as it works to advance the administration’s policy goals and sometimes controversial prosecutions.

Apr 3, 2026 11:53 AM CDT

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court appeared poised Wednesday to uphold the legal principle that almost everyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, as justices heard arguments in a major case that raises fundamental questions about who is considered American.

Apr 1, 2026 1:59 PM CDT

Daughter of immigrants brings history to bear in fight for birthright citizenship

American Civil Liberties Union Legal Director Cecillia Wang has filed lawsuits challenging racial profiling, illegal arrests and mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants. But when she appears before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, she will be arguing against the Trump administration over a question that is fundamental not only to the nation but also to her own family.

Mar 30, 2026 3:06 PM CDT

Law firms fight DOJ effort to revive ‘draconian’ executive orders

Four prominent law firms argued Friday in court filings that executive orders signed by President Donald Trump unconstitutionally targeted their firms for representing clients and causes that Trump dislikes.

Mar 30, 2026 9:01 AM CDT

Trio named to replace Alina Habba as US attorney is also serving illegally, judge says

A federal judge upended the leadership of New Jersey’s U.S. attorney’s office again Monday, ruling for the second time in less than a year that the Trump administration had illegally sought to bypass Congress and install its own picks to head the prominent prosecutorial outpost.

Mar 10, 2026 9:01 AM CDT

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court emergency rulings

Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sharply criticized the Supreme Court on Monday for being quick to issue rulings that have temporarily allowed some of President Donald Trump’s controversial policies to stand while legal challenges against them play out in the courts.

Mar 10, 2026 8:43 AM CDT

Citing maintenance and management crisis, federal judiciary seeks control over courthouses

Citing delinquent repairs and poor oversight, the federal judiciary last month asked to take over the maintenance and management of federal courthouses from the executive branch.

Mar 4, 2026 10:11 AM CST

‘Sudden About-Face’: Trump admin says it’s dropping fight to penalize law firms, then changes mind

Updated: In a series of about-faces, the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday changed its mind about dropping its fight to keep punitive executive orders against law firms.

Mar 3, 2026 1:37 PM CST

Chemerinsky: 6 takeaways from the Supreme Court’s tariffs decision

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Friday invalidating President Donald Trump’s tariffs will have enormous legal and practical significance. In a 6-3 decision in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump, with seven different opinions filling 170 pages, the court held that the tariffs Trump imposed are illegal.

Feb 25, 2026 1:57 PM CST

Seashells and slang weak basis for case against Comey, legal experts say

Uncertainty reigns at DOJ in the aftermath of Bondi’s departure

Trump turns to ally Todd Blanche to steer DOJ through fresh tumult

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

Daughter of immigrants brings history to bear in fight for birthright citizenship

Law firms fight DOJ effort to revive ‘draconian’ executive orders

Trio named to replace Alina Habba as US attorney is also serving illegally, judge says

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court emergency rulings

Citing maintenance and management crisis, federal judiciary seeks control over courthouses

‘Sudden About-Face’: Trump admin says it’s dropping fight to penalize law firms, then changes mind

Chemerinsky: 6 takeaways from the Supreme Court’s tariffs decision

Trump softens criticism of Supreme Court over tariff ruling

Attorneys describe ‘chaotic’ situation after SCOTUS tariffs decision

Attorneys look to trade court to handle refunds after SCOTUS tariffs decision

Trump picks former personal lawyer from E. Jean Carroll case for 8th Circuit judicial vacancy

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