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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?

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

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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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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.

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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.

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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Supreme Court denies review of Kim Davis’ petition that sought to overturn Obergefell

The county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples had filed a long-shot petition to the justices.

Kim Davis at the County Clerks Office in Morehead, K.Y., on Sept. 2, 2015.

Kim Davis at the County Clerks Office in Morehead, K.Y., on Sept. 2, 2015.

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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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‘Does anyone think Scott Bessant has ever pumped gas?’: Nicolle on Trump and his cabinet’s lies

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‘Monstrosity of pardons’: Nicolle Wallace pardons to whitewash effort to overturn 2020 Election

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Trump loyalists push ‘Grand Conspiracy’ as the Justice Department ramps up attacks on rule of law

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‘Silence for me is intolerable’: Federal judge resigns over Trump’s threats to rule of law

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

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Michael Cohen urges Congress to release Epstein files so Epstein’s ‘entire network is fully exposed’

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