Tag: United States Politics and Government
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Law Regulating Social Media Platforms
The law also does not cover sites that are devoted to news, sports, entertainment and other information that…
Michael Sussmann Is Acquitted in Case Brought by Trump-Era Prosecutor
WASHINGTON — Michael Sussmann, a prominent cybersecurity lawyer with ties to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, was acquitted on…
Peter Navarro, Former Trump Aide, Gets Grand Jury Subpoena in Jan. 6 Inquiry
In April, Ali Alexander, a prominent “Stop the Steal” organizer, revealed that he had been served with his…
In the Senate, Chasing an Ever-Elusive Gun Law Deal
“We know we can pass legislation that will be supported by 88 percent of Americans, for example in…
Lawyer Who Plotted to Overturn Trump Loss Recruits Election Deniers to Watch Over the Vote
“If they’re being obstructionary and slowing down the process, that’s going to be incredibly challenging,” she said.Ms. Mitchell…
Pelosi’s Husband Faces Drunken Driving Charge in California
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol…
‘2000 Mules’ Repackages Trump’s Election Lies
She believed the I.R.S. litigation had been “a great fund-raising vehicle” for Ms. Mitchell “and her associates. I…
E. Robert Wallach, 88, Lawyer Linked to Reagan-Era Scandal, Dies
E. Robert Wallach, whose career as a heavyweight trial lawyer in California was overshadowed by his connection to…
Massacres Test Whether Washington Can Move Beyond Paralysis
WASHINGTON — Days after 19 children and two teachers were gunned down in Texas, politicians in Washington are…
Trump’s Primary Losses Puncture His Invincibility
Donald J. Trump had cast this year’s primaries as a moment to measure his power, endorsing candidates by…
Fact-Checking Trump and Cruz at the N.R.A. Convention
Prominent Republicans defended gun rights at the National Rifle Association convention on Friday with some misleading claims about…
Prosecutors and Defense Duel in Closing Arguments of Sussmann Trial
WASHINGTON — Prosecutors and a defense lawyer put forward starkly opposing views on Friday in closing arguments for…