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Lindsey Halligan; James Comey.

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

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Capitol Hill.

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

Jordan Rubin, illustrated, with the Supreme Court columns.

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

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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.

7d ago

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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Is Lindsey Halligan a ‘stalking horse’? Trump’s control over DOJ could doom Comey case

A sticking point between the Trump Justice Department and James Comey’s defense team is whether the president’s animus can be imputed to Lindsey Halligan.

Lindsey Halligan.

Lindsey Halligan.

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Why did Donald Trump exclude himself in his pardons for 2020 election-related crimes?

The president’s clemency order for dozens of political allies said that it “does not apply to the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump.”

Donald Trump speaks during a "Save America Rally" on Jan. 6, 2021 near the White House.

Donald Trump speaks during a "Save America Rally" on Jan. 6, 2021 near the White House.

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Ask Jordan: Could Trump somehow get a third term as president?

“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.

1w ago

The Roberts Court keeps giving Donald Trump what he wants, when he wants it

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter highlights the court’s latest shadow-docket ruling for the president as he seeks unprecedented tariff power.

An exterior view of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

An exterior view of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

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Trump Administration targets city of Charlotte in immigration enforcement operations

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Federal Judge slams Trump’s DOJ for ‘genuine issues of misconduct’ in James Comey indictment

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Donald Trump calls MTG a ‘traitor’ for defying him on the Epstein Files

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‘Trump is following his party not leading it’: Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s cave on the Epstein files

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‘Betrayal of a campaign pledge’: Nicolle Wallace on Trump being defensive over Epstein Files

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Jeffrey Epstein’s brother speaks out after latest batch of Epstein emails are released

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Rep. Adelita Grijalva delivers fiery speech ahead of signing Epstein discharge petition

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Nicolle Wallace reacts to bombshell email from Jefferey Epstein saying Trump ‘knew about the girls’

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‘Spreading immunity to friends’: Outrage growing over Trump’s pardons of allies and friends

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‘Juice may not be worth the squeeze’: GOP worry that their gerrymander efforts will backfire in 2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump smirking.

New disclosures show Trump bought bonds affected by government policy changes

America’s housing crisis isn’t an accident — it’s by design

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

Kendra Stanton Lee

Lindsey Halligan; James Comey.

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

Indiana University.

University actions in Indiana and Texas should worry speech advocates everywhere

Jacques Berlinerblau

Lance Wallnau.

Pro-Trump extremist pastor decries immigration policies

U.S. President Donald Trump's booking photo at the Fulton County Jail.

Why Georgia is on Trump’s mind — again

Chicago pastor sounds alarm after brutal ICE arrest: U.S. is facing a ‘crisis of morality’

Alexis Wilkins and her boyfriend, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel.

Kash Patel’s girlfriend being protected by FBI SWAT agents as security perk

Ken Dilanian & Carol Leonnig

Donald Korb.

The unfortunate reason Trump withdrew his nominee for a key IRS post

David Richardson, Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Trump-appointed FEMA chief resigns after six troubled months on the job

A cashier scans a turkey at a Walmart in Burbank, C.A.

On Walmart and Thanksgiving costs, Trump’s ‘big fact’ is neither big nor fact

U.S. Border Patrol arrest a person in Chicago on Nov. 6, 2025; Ali Velshi.

Trump’s immigration crackdown is sweeping up U.S. citizens

A pro-Trump mob breaks into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

10 months later, Trump issues another round of pardons for Jan. 6 rioters

Facing defeat, Trump completes dramatic U-turn on Epstein Files Transparency Act

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents take people they detained earlier to a parking lot before transferring them to an ICE facility in Chicago.

ICE and DHS have created exactly what the Founders always feared

Tucker Carlson.

Heritage Foundation board member resigns over video in support of Tucker Carlson

Protesters gather at First Ward Park for the 'No Border Patrol In Charlotte' rally.

Immigration agents arrest more than 130 as crackdown spreads to Charlotte

Clarissa-Jan Lim

Furloughed federal workers wait in line at a Capital Area Food Bank distribution site.

The shutdown SNAP battle proved hunger isn’t a moral failure — it’s a policy failure

Rep. Troy Carter

Rep. Eric Swalwell slams Trump over ‘false’ mortgage fraud allegations: ‘Connect the dots’

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Foreign governments have figured out how to receive favorable treatment from Trump

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.

How Republicans’ shutdown ‘victory’ may actually end up hurting them

Michael A. Cohen

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‘I’m sorry’: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene makes remarkable turnaround on rhetoric

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White, male and… skinny? What Trump seems to want America to look like

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PSA from Epstein survivors: ‘Release all of the Epstein files’

Police take two people into custody, as tear gas fills the air after it was used by federal law enforcement agents in Broadview, IL.

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Gov. Polis: ICE shares ‘zero information’ about Colorado immigration operations

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North Carolina lawmaker slams Trump’s ‘total disregard’ for Charlotte as immigration crackdown continues

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NYT: How a 17-year-old high schooler became involved in the Matt Gaetz scandal

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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
The quiet victories keeping American democracy alive

Symone D. Sanders Townsend
Florida is suing Planned Parenthood for racketeering. It’s part of a bigger plan.

Mary Ziegler
Everything about Trump’s very bad week comes back to the same cause

Jared Bernstein

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Leaders, your meetings are quiet for a reason (and it’s you)

Mika Brzezinski and Huma Abedin.

Know Your Value, Forbes honor women shaping success at age 50 — and beyond

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The photographer who wants to help women embrace visibility – one portrait at a time.

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How a ‘prosperity mindset’ can supercharge your career

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Women are redefining purposeful giving. Here’s how.

Mattel Hopes To Reinvent Barbie With An Assist From Hollywood

Women in Charge: Mattel’s Robbie Brenner on “Barbie”, breaking ceilings, and bold leadership

‘I looked grotesque’: Mika shares ugly truth about products that made her sick

Mika Brzezinski, Liz Dozier, and Tatyana Ali in front of a Chicago Beyond sign.

Black maternal health crisis takes center stage in Chicago

Nominations for Forbes and Know Your Value’s 2025 ’50 Over 50′ Global list are now open

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She could barely run 90 Seconds. Then, at age 37, this mom became America’s fastest marathoner

Author Ann Marie Chaker.

From desk job to deadlifts: Anne Marie Chaker on reinventing herself through bodybuilding

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‘Be more strategic’: Busting through vague work feedback

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