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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. 
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.
Kash Patel’s girlfriend files defamation suit against suggestion she’s an Israeli spy
In her federal complaint filed in Utah, Alexis Wilkins said she “is unaffiliated with any intelligence agency, much less the government of Israel.”
Supreme Court majority lets Trump administration enforce new gender policy for passports
Transgender and nonbinary Americans said they want passports “that allow them to travel without fear of misidentification, harassment, or violence.”
Jury finds D.C. sandwich thrower Sean Dunn not guilty of misdemeanor assault
The Justice Department has suffered a series of losses in politically charged cases in President Donald Trump’s second term. 
Donald Trump keeps benefiting from the Supreme Court’s criminal immunity ruling
A federal appellate panel highlighted the high court decision in litigation over Trump’s attempt to reverse his New York state hush money conviction. 
Halligan keeps stumbling early in her attempt to prosecute Comey on Trump’s behalf
In the latest mark against the Trump-demanded political prosecution, a judge observed an apparent rush to indict before fully investigating the case. 
Why the appeal over Trump’s unprecedented tariffs is a ‘major’ test for the Roberts Court
The GOP-appointed majority said Biden’s big moves lacked congressional authorization. Trump’s tariffs should fall by that same reasoning. Will they? 
Judge says DOJ failed to give full transcripts of Halligan’s Comey grand jury proceedings
A federal judge considering the legality of Lindsey Halligan’s appointment gave the government until Wednesday at 5 p.m. to comply with her order.
Appeals court finds ‘undue delay’ in Cannon’s handling of litigation over Jack Smith report
A judicial panel gave the Florida judge, who presided over Trump’s classified documents case, 60 more days to rule on long-pending release motions. 
Ask Jordan: Could Comey’s case end without resolving his vindictive prosecution claim?
“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues.
