Judge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoA federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional. In a major setback for Trump in one of his biggest battles with the media, US District Judge Tim Kelly issued his order in a lawsuit that…Reuters13d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeDonald TrumpTim Kellywhite house press access ruling
US Senate confirms former Thomas law clerk to serve as judge in TexasA corporate litigator who clerked for US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas won Senate confirmation on Thursday to serve as a federal judge in a Texas court that has become a favorite for conservative litigants challenging Democratic policies.Reuters19d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeClarence Thomasjudicial confirmation vote
Supreme Court lets Trump's White House ballroom construction continueThe U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling on Monday let Donald Trump's administration continue construction of his White House ballroom complex while the president challenges a judicial order that would halt much of the development, with Chief Justice John Roberts in a dissent calling the project "likely unlawful."Reuters1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildJohn Robertswhite house ballroom construction ruling
US justices make rare Capitol Hill appearance to warn of threats against themQuestions have persisted over the conduct of some justices, including Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas.Reuters3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeClarence ThomasSamuel Alitosupreme court funding request
