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Former U.S. President Trump's criminal trial on charges of falsifying business records continues in New York

Daily News Lesson April 26 2024

Supreme Court hears arguments on presidential immunity

Learn about justices' questions about presidential liability for alleged criminal acts

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Daily Video June 19 2017

Filibuster, cloture and the nuclear option in the Senate explained

A filibuster is a parliamentary procedure in which debate over a proposed piece of legislation is extended, obstructing progress in a legislative assembly and delaying or even preventing a vote altogether.

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Daily Video April 07 2017

Neil Gorsuch confirmed to Supreme Court following rules change

The Senate confirmed U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch Friday in a 54-45 vote, following a contentious week of opposition from Democrats prompted Republicans to change Senate rules in order to push the vote through.

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Daily Video March 21 2017

Supreme Court confirmation hearing begins for Gorsuch

Confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch began this week.

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Daily Video February 01 2017

Trump names Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court nominee

President Donald Trump named Neil Gorsuch as his pick to fill the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court.

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