Krishnadev Calamur
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Politics
What Barrett Would Recuse Herself From: Takeaways From Senate Questionnaire
President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court was contacted about the job a day after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, according to paperwork required for the confirmation process.
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Politics
Twitter Hides Trump's Tweet About Minneapolis, Saying It Glorifies Violence
The president was responding to violent protests days after the killing of a black man. He said he will send in the National Guard, adding: "When the looting starts, the shooting starts."
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Politics
Justices Fear 'Chaos' If Electoral College Delegates Have Free Rein
Under state laws, Electoral College delegates are pledged to cast their ballots for the candidate who carries the popular vote in their state. But in 2016, seven cast votes for other candidates.
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Politics
In Cases On Trump Financial Records, Supreme Court Weighs Separation Of Powers
Both cases involve subpoenas for some of Donald Trump's pre-presidential financial records — and the arguments heard Tuesday set the stage for a constitutional battle.
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Law & Courts
Supreme Court Weighs Whether Religious Schools Can Fire Lay Workers
The pair of cases is the second time in less than a decade that the court has been asked to consider arguments involving discrimination lawsuits from teachers fired by parochial schools.
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Law & Courts
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized After Infection
Ginsburg underwent non-surgical treatment Tuesday for a benign gallbladder condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, a statement from the U.S. Supreme Court said.
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Politics
Trump Says Sotomayor, Ginsburg Should Recuse Themselves From Cases Involving Him
The president's remarks are an apparent reference to a dissent by Justice Sotomayor, who wrote that the government had claimed "one emergency after another" to seek an "unprecedented number" of stays.
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Politics
WATCH LIVE: Trump on brink of acquittal by U.S. Senate
Senators have some time for their own closing remarks on Wednesday, ahead of a vote scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on the two articles of impeachment.
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Politics
GOP Rep. Hunter Says He Will Resign 'After The Holidays,' Days After Guilty Plea
The California Republican congressman's resignation marks a dramatic change in fortunes for the son of a once-powerful member of the House Armed Services Committee.
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Politics
Trump Calls Trudeau 'Two-Faced' After Video Shows Leaders Apparently Mocking Him
The president was reacting to a video that appeared to show the Canadian prime minister and other world leaders discussing Trump, though he is never mentioned by name.