Outside Supreme Court, protesters argue about immunity – and more

WASHINGTON — Protesters clashed outside of the Supreme Court Thursday following oral arguments over whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution. Atop a portable grand piano, traveling classical pianist Matthew Atwood wore a traditional colonial-era outfit, complete with…

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s ‘absolute immunity’ claim

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court Thursday seemed skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claims of absolute presidential immunity from prosecution. Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election is at the center of the case, including his actions leading to…

Supreme Court appears divided over using obstruction statute against Jan. 6 defendants

The Supreme Court justices seemed divided while hearing oral arguments over whether a federal obstruction law applies to more than 350 people involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol.

‘The law is clear’: Crowd urges Supreme Court to rule against Trump in ballot case

Demonstrators stood in front of the Supreme Court, most of them making the case that former President Donald Trump should be kept off of the Colorado primary ballot.

Vivek Ramaswamy’s debut on Republican debate stage leads to increased online popularity

Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, a political rookie, saw his social media followings soar after the first Republican debate. His followers on X increased 18% in one week while more established republicans didn’t cross 1% growth.

Democrats try to buck history in midterm elections as GOP decries inflation

Historically, the president’s party usually loses seats in Congress (and sometimes the majority) as voters blame the party in power for any variety of real or perceived shortcomings.

“Now the object is finding an outfit”

Carmen Amedori is one of the people attending the $1,776-per-person fundraiser former President Donald Trump is throwing at his exclusive Florida resort for Dan Cox, the Republican candidate for Maryland governor.

Biden administration preps new rules covering sexual misconduct

The new policies are also expected to create additional protections for LGBTQ+ students, according to Biden’s executive order.

U.S. Capitol fencing returns ahead of January 6 riot defendants rally

Security fencing was installed Wednesday around the United States Capitol Building ahead of a Saturday rally supporting those jailed in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.

Biden administration attempts to revive Iran nuclear talks, but tensions persist

The Biden administration’s attempts to revive talks with Iran over curbing its nuclear program are complicated by continuing tensions over human rights abuses, the unsolved fate of the longest-held American hostage, Iranian proxy attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq, and…