Politics Dec 05 Supreme Court takes up closely watched double jeopardy case The outcome could have a spillover effect on the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
Politics Nov 28 Supreme Court poised to limit police power to seize property The Supreme Court left little doubt Wednesday that it would rule that the Constitution's ban on excessive fines applies to the states, an outcome that could help an Indiana man recover the $40,000 Land Rover police seized when they arrested…
Nation Nov 27 A case of murder and Native control of lands could have broad implications, justices suggest Some justices said they fear a ruling for the Muscogee Creek Nation could have big consequences for criminal cases, but also tax and other regulatory issues on more than 3 million acres of Creek Nation territory, including most of Tulsa,…
Economy Nov 26 Supreme Court hears Apple monopoly case on App Store pricing Apple customers say the company has unfairly monopolized the market for iPhone apps, which leads to higher prices.
Politics Nov 23 Trump administration asks Supreme Court to hear transgender military case The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to fast-track cases on the president's decision to prevent certain transgender people from serving in the military.
Politics Nov 21 Chief Justice John Roberts pushes back on President Trump’s criticism of ‘Obama judge’ The pre-Thanksgiving dustup was the first time that Roberts, the Republican-appointed leader of the federal judiciary, has offered even a hint of criticism of Trump, who has several times blasted federal judges who have ruled against him.
Nation Oct 10 Chief Justice Roberts asks federal judges to handle Kavanaugh ethics complaints The complaints deal with statements Kavanaugh made during his confirmation hearings.
Politics Oct 09 Kavanaugh to hear his first arguments as Supreme Court justice A Supreme Court with a new conservative majority takes the bench as Brett Kavanaugh, narrowly confirmed after a bitter Senate battle, joins his new colleagues to hear his first arguments as a justice.
Politics Oct 08 WATCH: Kavanaugh promises to be a ‘team player’ on Supreme Court Kavanaugh was sworn in by retired Justice Anthony Kennedy at an entirely ceremonial event Monday at the White House. He officially became a member of the high court Saturday.
Politics Sep 18 Echoes of Anita Hill in #MeToo allegation against Brett Kavanaugh The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh recall Anita Hill's accusations against Clarence Thomas in 1991, but there are important differences as well as cautions for senators considering how to deal with the allegations.