Presidential immunity extends to some official acts, Supreme Court rules in Trump case
Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in court. (Photo by Steven Hirsch-Pool/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — U.S. presidents enjoy full immunity from criminal charges for their official “core constitutional” acts, but…
Biden’s disastrous debate was entirely predictable, and utterly avoidable
Guests at the Old Town Pour House in Chicago watch a debate between President Joe Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump on June 27, 2024. Photo by Scott Olson |…
U.S. Appeals Court stops felon voter restoration change from going through
Jimmie Garland of the NAACP Tennessee testifying before a legislative committee. (Photo: John Partipilo) Tennessee won’t have to implement any changes to how people with felony convictions can register to…
U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference on Jan. 12, 2023, at the Justice Department to announce the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the discovery…
Ruling on homelessness raises the risks for domestic violence survivors, experts say
People hang out outside St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall, which offers meals to people in need, especially those experiencing homelessness, in Salt Lake City on Saturday, May 25, 2024.…
Abortion rights groups file suit to overturn ban on taxpayer-funded abortions
Getty Images The ACLU Michigan announced Thursday it had filed a suit challenging Michigan’s ban on Medicaid coverage for abortion and related care, arguing the ban violates the state’s newly…
U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference on Jan. 12, 2023, at the Justice Department to announce the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the discovery…
Federal regulators approve controversial Louisiana gas terminal project
A massive and contentious liquefied natural gas export project in coastal Louisiana and an associated pipeline got a key approval from federal regulators Thursday. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued…
More states consider voter ID laws amid conflicting research on their impact
Workers and voters are pictured at a polling place in Las Vegas in June 2022. Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would require Nevada residents to show photo identification…
U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference on Jan. 12, 2023, at the Justice Department to announce the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the discovery…