February 7, 2017




For Trump’s travel ban, a lengthy legal battle lies ahead
A federal appeals court ruled that the president’s immigration order will remain suspended, at least until sometime Monday — when both sides have deadlines to present more arguments to a three-judge panel. The administration says the order is needed for national security.
By Matt Zapotosky and Robert Barnes  •  Read more »

Trump’s blasts at a federal judge raise questions for Gorsuch on independence
Democrats are asking whether the Supreme Court nominee, who is likely to be called upon to review what the president already has shown to be a broad reliance on executive power, would be able to stand up to the president who picked him.
By Robert Barnes  •  Read more »