This Federal Judge Is the ‘Tip of the Spear’ of Trump-Era Conservatism

Judge James C. Ho has recast the role of jurist as a vociferous combatant in the culture wars. Could that be exactly what Trump is looking for?

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Appeals Court to Consider Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act in Mass Deportations

The case before one of the most conservative courts in the country is likely to be the first to reach the Supreme Court.

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Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire

The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.

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Was Trump’s Iran Attack Illegal? Presidential War Powers, Explained.

Bombing Iran without congressional authorization escalated a bipartisan trend of presidents bypassing the original intent of the Constitution.

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Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now

Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.

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Trump Declares Dubious Emergencies to Amass Power, Scholars Say

In disputes over protests, deportations and tariffs, the president has invoked statutes that may not provide him with the authority he claims.

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A Trade Court Rebuke of Trump’s Tariffs Offers Little Relief to Canada

This week’s ruling blocking many of the president’s tariffs will not lift those on Canadian cars, steel and aluminum. A trade expert explains what’s next.

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Court Tariffs Ruling Upends Trump’s Trade Strategy

The administration immediately sought a ruling to allow the U.S. to continue imposing stiff tariffs, and the White House said the Supreme Court needed to intervene.

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Court Tariffs Ruling Upends Trump’s Trade Strategy

The administration immediately petitioned a court to allow the United States to continue imposing stiff tariffs.

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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Send Migrants to South Sudan

Government lawyers said a federal judge in Boston had overstepped his authority by requiring hearings before deportations to countries other than the migrants’ own.

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