Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill. In today’s edition, reporters Lawrence Hurley and Ryan J. Reilly break down what happened in the Supreme Court arguments over Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution for things that happened during his presidency. Plus, reporters Alexandra Marquez and Bridget Bowman...
During oral arguments on Tuesday, Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito exposed the Biden administration’s inexcusable practice of selective prosecution of protesters and rioters. The case, Fischer v. United States, involved the contention by Pennsylvanian Joseph Fischer that the charges of “obstruct[ion of] any official proceeding,” based on 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c), should […]
Sonia Sotomayor's statement on behalf of the Supreme Court suggests otherwise.
Dueling protests were taking place outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The court was hearing arguments Wednesday over whether state abortion bans enacted after its sweeping ruling overturning Roe v.
Analysis by Ronald Brownstein, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s hearing Thursday on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claim will underline a historic power shift. In a closely divided era when neither party has proven able to maintain control of the White House and Congress for very long, the six GOP-appointed justices on the high
Analysis by Ronald Brownstein, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s hearing Thursday on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claim will underline a historic power shift. In a closely divided era when neither party has proven able to maintain control of the White House and Congress for very long, the six GOP-appointed justices on the high
Analysis by Ronald Brownstein, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s hearing Thursday on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claim will underline a historic power shift. In a closely divided era when neither party has proven able to maintain control of the White House and Congress for very long, the six GOP-appointed justices on the high
Socialist prime minister poised to decide on his future, but some say it’s ploy to surviveOn Monday, Pedro Sánchez, the great and unpredictable survivor of Spanish politics, and a leader who has seen off more than his fair share of rivals, critics and adversaries, will reveal whether or not he intends to carry on as prime minister.The announcement will come five days after the socialist prime minister shocked Spain by posting a four-page cri de coeur on social media in which he said that the...
Reproductive freedom is No. 1 issue for young Democratic voters The other topics that dominate young voters’ lists may surprise you. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments over Trump's call for complete immunity Listen to the court discuss whether Trump should be allowed to get away with literally anything. Cartoon: In Contempt When will a judge say “enough”? Trump told Haley supporters to f--- off. His plan seems to be working Don’t say it if you don’t mean it! Scientists worry...
Just over a year ago, Amone was riding high with a fat contract as St George Illawarra's five-eighth. Then he lost it all over the shocking attack in November 22 - and things just got worse for him.
The right to peacefully protest is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution -- but when does someone’s right to protest break the law?
The following piece by Harold Meyerson appeared in The American Prospect. For left-of-center policy wonks, this is shaping up as a banner week. Here in Washington, the journal Democracy is holding a “Middle-Out Economics” conference, featuring a host of progressive economists, Biden administration appointees, union think-tankers, and political consultants who grapple with the conundrum of how to… Source