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State representatives look at a congressional redistricting map in Austin, T.X.

Judge issues berserk dissent from ruling blocking Texas congressional maps

How the Trump administration can keep some Epstein files secret under new bill

Lisa Rubin & Jordan Rubin

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "Save America Rally".

Trump loses defamation appeal over CNN’s use of phrase ‘Big Lie’ in 2020 election coverage

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Letitia James asserts ‘outrageous government conduct’ in latest motion to dismiss her case

The New York attorney general’s lawyers write that Trump officials “set out to do what they had been ordered to do: indict AG James.”

Letitia James.

Letitia James.

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Judge cites ‘disturbing pattern’ in ordering disclosure of James Comey grand jury materials

A judge noted “profound investigative missteps” that could “undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding” against the former FBI director.

James Comey

James Comey

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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson continues to stand alone on crucial Supreme Court actions

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter examines the Biden appointee’s latest solo stances at the high court — on SNAP funding and the death penalty.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Capitol Hill.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Capitol Hill.

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Ask Jordan: What’s the deal with Trump’s latest pardons for 2020-election related crimes?

“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues.

Jordan Rubin, illustrated, with the Supreme Court columns.

Jordan Rubin, illustrated, with the Supreme Court columns.

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McIver’s vindictive prosecution motion loss shows how Comey and James could win theirs

The claims raised by James Comey and Letitia James are stronger than the ones rejected in the New Jersey congresswoman’s case on Thursday.

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Steve Bannon gets a boost in Supreme Court appeal of his contempt conviction

The Donald Trump ally was convicted for refusing to comply with the House Jan. 6 committee’s investigation.

Steve Bannon, former strategist for 45th President of the US

Steve Bannon, former strategist for 45th President of the US

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Bar complaint against Lindsey Halligan spotlights ‘egregious circumstances’ but faces hurdles

A watchdog complained against the lawyer in Florida, where she’s licensed, and in Virginia, where she’s fulfilling Trump’s quest for revenge.

Lindsey Halligan in the Oval Office of the White House.

Lindsey Halligan in the Oval Office of the White House.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to reverse E. Jean Carroll verdict that he calls flawed

The president’s personal lawyers lodged the petition as the justices continue to field his administration’s emergency appeals in his second term.

Donald Trump; E Jean Carroll.

Donald Trump; E Jean Carroll.

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‘Shocking and unheard of’: Judge left stunned at Lindsey Halligan’s grand jury misconduct

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Trump lashes out at female journalists as Jeffrey Epstein questions mount

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‘The public isn’t buying it’: Nicolle Wallace on Pam Bondi promising transparency over Epstein Files

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Trump appointed judge slams, Texas Republicans over gerrymandered map to help GOP in midterms

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BREAKING: Senate passes Epstein Files Bill unanimously, sending it to President Trump’s desk

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‘Lame Duck Trump’: Inside Trump losing his grip on the Republican party after nearly a decade

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Epstein survivor to Trump: ‘Your behavior on this has been a national embarrassment’

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‘The Real Housewives of Capitol Hill’: Rep. Gaetz threatens to oust Speaker McCarthy

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‘No ordinary defendant’: Citing threats, prosecutors push for Trump gag order

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‘MAGA meltdown’: Heilemann reacts to McCarthy’s ouster as speaker

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State representatives look at a congressional redistricting map in Austin, T.X.

Judge issues berserk dissent from ruling blocking Texas congressional maps

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Lindsey Halligan is destroying her own case against James Comey

Andrew Warren

James Comey; Lindsey Halligan.

Grand jury never saw version of Comey indictment the government filed

Erum Salam & Fallon Gallagher

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Republicans revisit the health care trap that derailed Trump’s first term

Vaughn Hillyard & Laura Barrón-López

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Trump’s ‘quiet piggy’ outburst was extreme even for him

U.S. Seventh Congressional District candidate Aftyn Behn.

Why a special election in Tennessee is suddenly generating unexpected attention

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Three countries. Three measles outbreaks. One cause.

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U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace at the U.S. Capitol.

Mace introduces resolution to censure Mills after failed Plaskett vote

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How the Trump administration can keep some Epstein files secret under new bill

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Trump official sought to interfere in federal probe of influencer Andrew Tate

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Trump’s latest pardons send a disturbing message. GOP lawmakers are passing it on.

How the Epstein bill drove a wedge between Mike Johnson and John Thune

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Why Trump’s potential military action in Venezuela would backfire

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Trump is reusing his scandal playbook on the Epstein files

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The problem with Trump’s speech to McDonald’s franchisees

Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

Trump administration advances plan to dismantle Department of Education

Donald Trump; Jen Psaki.

How the Epstein files could affect the midterms

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In the end, Trump and his GOP allies were no match for the Epstein survivors

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Nvidia is still a conquering force — as its latest earnings report attests

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James Comey; Lindsey Halligan.

Grand jury never saw version of Comey indictment the government filed

Josh Hawley.

It’s nearly impossible for normal Americans to sue the government. Not so for U.S. senators

Laura Barrón-López

Stephanie Ruhle: Will Trump throw a lifeline to Big Tech at the expense of taxpayers?

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‘I want to just speak plainly’: Mamdani on his upcoming meeting with Trump

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‘The public isn’t buying it’: Nicolle Wallace on Pam Bondi promising transparency over Epstein Files

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Sen. Coons: ‘Amount of public corruption’ in Trump admin ‘is unprecedented’

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‘Shocking and unheard of’: Judge left stunned at Lindsey Halligan’s grand jury misconduct

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Ex-Trump WH lawyer Ty Cobb blasts Comey case: ‘Both Halligan and Bondi should be disbarred’

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Ari Melber: Trump has made it very clear he’d like to end the business life of many media entities

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University actions in Indiana and Texas should worry speech advocates everywhere

Jacques Berlinerblau
Why Georgia is on Trump’s mind — again

Hayes Brown
Uber is doing its part to protect women — and now some male drivers are upset

Kendra Stanton Lee
Trump’s reticence around reporters is a sign that he’s rattled by the Epstein crisis

Zeeshan Aleem
Democrats need to start thinking beyond Obamacare

Paul Waldman
Trump doesn’t just have an Epstein problem. He has a Ghislaine Maxwell problem.

Zeeshan Aleem
Target’s new smile policy disrespects its employees — and the shoppers who left

Jarvis DeBerry
The shutdown is over. It’s time to end them for good.

Ryan Teague Beckwith
Trump’s promising $2,000 checks to Americans again — but the math doesn’t add up

Philip Bump

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Black maternal health crisis takes center stage in Chicago

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