Courts Restrained Trump

Supreme Court unlikely to see justices retire before Trump takes office

Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.

Politics - CBS News - 6 days ago

Trump has shaped the Supreme Court, but it could still hinder his agenda

President-elect Donald Trump's ambitious agenda could face pushback from an institution he has done much to shape: the Supreme Court.

China Courts U.S. Allies as Defense Against Trump's Protectionism

Fearing a U.S. tariff barrage, Beijing hopes to use “proactive” tariff cuts and investment offers to peel away American partners in Europe and Asia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

GOP holds onto House majority — clinching the trifecta

The majority will be slim, but it caps off two other major wins for Republicans, delivering a huge amount of power to the party in 2025.

Politics - Politico - 22 hours ago

Dr. Dre gets restraining order dropped in legal battle with former divorce therapist

Dr. Dre's former divorce therapist is denied a permanent restraining order against the mogul after a judge finds no 'substantial' proof of threats.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Man Who Helped Daniel Penny Restrain Jordan Neely Testifies About Fatal Chokehold

Eric Gonzalez, who helped Daniel Penny pin Mr. Neely to the floor of a subway car, also said he had lied when he told investigators Mr. Neely had hit him.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump ramps up 'enemy from within' talk; Harris courts key demo

Former President Donald Trump is doubling down on his claims that Democrats are “the enemy from within,” with Vice President Kamala Harris warning that a second Trump term would be “dangerous” and ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Fulton County DA asks court to reinstate several election charges against Trump

Fulton County DA Fani Willis has asked a court to reinstate a number of charges against Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis asks appeals court to reinstate six charges in Trump election case

The district attorney requested the Georgia Court of Appeals restore charges, including three against Trump, that she said were wrongly discarded in the 2020 election case.

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Supreme Court turns down Michael Cohen's bid to revive suit against Trump

Michael Cohen, who was one of former President Donald Trump's closest legal advisers, pleaded guilty to multiple felonies in 2018.

US presidential election briefing: Harris courts Republicans with Liz Cheney as Trump says he was ‘saved’ by God

Kamala Harris toured swing-states with the Republican, while Donald Trump appeared with faith leaders with 15 days to go until the presidential election. Don’t miss important US election news. ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Trump supporters who bought his lies about the last election face reality in court

Days before the 2024 election, the FBI continues to arrest alleged Jan. 6 rioters who stormed the Capitol because of Donald Trump's lies about the last election.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

As Trump courts the Latino vote, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe makes racist jokes at MSG rally

As Donald Trump courts the community’s vote, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe crudely mocked Latinos during the pre-program of the former president’s Madison Square Garden rally.

Smith asks court to reject Trump's challenge to his appointment in Jan. 6 case

Special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday asked a judge to decline to take up former President Trump’s latest bid to toss his Jan. 6 election interference case by arguing Smith was unlawfully ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Watch live: Trump courts North Carolina voters on last day of early voting

Former President Trump is campaigning in North Carolina Saturday afternoon, as early voting concludes in the Tar Heel State. Nearly half of all registered voters in the key battleground state had ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Supreme Court turns away Trump military board appointees’ fight against Biden firings

The Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal from several allies of former President Trump challenging how President Biden removed them from military advisory boards. The former board members ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump's potential Supreme Court impact and racist text messages about picking cotton: Morning Rundown

Republicans are looking ahead at the possibility of Donald Trump appointing more Supreme Court justices.

Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live

Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’ . Trump’s cabinet picks and likely contenders so far Joe Biden is ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Cardi B says Harris inspired her to vote as candidates hold dueling Wisconsin rallies – live

Supreme court rejects Republican bid to throw out thousands of Pennsylvania ballots; Democrat condemns Trump’s remarks on Liz Cheney. Tell us: Did you vote for a different candidate than your ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Meta faces day in court

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta to face trial in FTC antitrust suit Meta must face trial in an antitrust case brought by the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The Uplift: From the court to the swimming pool

NBA player Jared Butler fulfills his lifelong goal of learning how to swim – and hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams. A patient who thought for decades about the nurse who cared for her ...

Lady Donaldson to appear in court in December

The 58-year-old previously pleaded not guilty to three charges related to aiding and abetting.

Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

He was jailed for republishing and distributing untrue claims about a Syrian refugee.

Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?

Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Sara Sharif had more than 70 injuries, court hears

Sara,10, had more than 70 new external injuries, along with internal injuries and older wounds.

Supreme Court seems skeptical on emergency abortions

Last week, the court left in place a lower federal court ruling in Texas that bans the Department of Health and Human Services from enforcing a federal health care law.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Supreme Court allows Biden plan on power plants

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court paves way for Biden climate rule for power plants The Supreme Court declined Wednesday to block a Biden ...