Trump presidential immunity case exposes conservative Supreme Court's true colors

For many observers, the Supreme Court's treatment of Donald Trump's presidential immunity claim has revealed just how far conservative justices will go to accommodate Trump's interests. Leah Litman, ... Read More

How Trump’s trial is playing, politically

In none of Donald Trump’s criminal trials do the politics rank as close in importance to the legal issues as they do in Manhattan. The charges in the hush-money-election-interference case are ... Read More

With the Fate of Democracy at Stake, Supreme Court Set to Decide Presidential Immunity

Former President Donald Trump takes his claim of vast presidential immunity to the Supreme Court in long-awaited arguments of unparalleled political importance that come just six months ahead of the ... Read More

Trump could avoid trial this year on 2020 election charges. Is the hush money case a worthy proxy?

Former President Donald Trump faces serious charges in two separate cases over whether he attempted to subvert the Constitution by overturning the results of a fair election and illegally remain in ... Read More

The ripple effects of Drowsy Don beyond the courtroom: The Trump trial is making everything weirder

Trump remains larger than life to many, and the ripple effects of his extended stay on the public stage is being felt today and will continue – long after he either expires of natural causes inside ... Read More

Trump supporters trying to recall Wisconsin GOP leader failed, elections review concludes

Wisconsin elections officials say the effort by supporters of former President Donald Trump to recall Wisconsin’s top elected Republican did not gather enough signatures to trigger the recall election ... Read More

Democrats expected to quickly end Mayorkas trial; ABBA, Blondie, Notorious B.I.G. honored; Whitey Herzog dies | Hot off the Wire podcast

Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Sc ... Read More

The PointConversations and insights about the moment.

The good news for Biden in the Times/Siena poll is that the two candidates are nearly tied in terms of whom voters would pick if the election were held today. But if Biden can’t persuade voters that ... Read More

Colleges try to quell pro-Palestinian protests; births fell in 2023; Reggie Bush has Heisman Trophy returned | Hot off the Wire podcast

The number of U.S. births fell last year. It was the lowest count in more than 40 years. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in the U.S. in 2023, about 76,000 fewer than the year before. The ... Read More

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan; Detroit prepares for NFL draft | Hot off the Wire podcast

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and debate ov ... Read More

F1 driver Hülkenberg to leave Haas for Sauber

Formula 1 driver Nico Hülkenberg is leaving Haas for Sauber at the end of the year, giving the team a German presence on the grid when it rebrands to Audi for 2026. Read More

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

The palace didn't provide an update on the king's health or his treatment, though it says that the "medical team are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King's ... Read More