Appeals court rejects the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond.
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Trump says he may pull Blanche’s attorney general nomination until dissenting senators leave office
President Donald Trump says he may withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general until John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office.
Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill
Senate negotiators are working to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer break next week.
Takeaways from Anthony Fauci’s COVID-era diaries
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private COVID-era diary became a focal point in a Senate hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul. Paul accuses Fauci of lying about COVID-19’s origins.
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by E. Jean Carroll.
Trump’s attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Trump is seeking greater control over mail balloting while USPS changes are leading to concerns over if ballots will be delivered on time.
Deadline passes for Trump to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling
The deadline to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider President Donald Trump’s loss on birthright citizenship has passed, with no new filing.
Watch live: Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci to appear before a Senate committee to discuss the COVID pandemic’s origins.
Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove he is fit to continue serving in office or resign.
Lindsey Graham eulogized as an ‘American original’ at services drawing world leaders in Washington
Senator Lindsey Graham’s remains arrived Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol. A funeral service will be held at Washington National Cathedral.