Democrats warn of ‘dangerous precedent’ set by Trump ruling; Republican House speaker calls decision ‘common sense’ – as it happened

Democratic House minority leader decries ‘dangerous precedent’ Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House minority leader, has warned that the supreme court’s immunity decision “sets a dangerous precedent for the future of our nation”. No one, including the twice-impeached former president, should …

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Vulnerable Republicans seek lifeline from SCOTUS hearings

Vulnerable Republicans seek lifeline from SCOTUS hearings

Amy Coney Barrett will be grilled throughout her Supreme Court verification hearings. 4 Republican senators might have the most on the line. The approaching hearings might provide Sens. Thom Tillis, Joni Ernst, John Cornyn and Lindsey Graham a possibility to …

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What will go through John Roberts’ head as he swears in Donald Trump?

Washington (CNN)As Donald Trump puts his hand on the bible Friday and testifies “consistently carry out the Office of President” couple of individuals will concentrate on the male in the judicial bathrobe providing the oath. But, oh, to have an …

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This justice began the Supreme Court’s conservative transformation – Trending Stuff

Washington (CNN)When Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked President Donald Trump over judicial independence in November, some critics countered with a 2010 moment between President Barack Obama and Justice Samuel Alito. That instantly viral episode, with Alito mouthing “not true,” as …

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