Donald Trump

Aug 7, 2026

Trump says he’ll bring ballroom fight to Supreme Court after lower court halts work

Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, ruling the president needs congressional authorization before major construction can proceed.

Aug 7, 2026

Trump tries new tack against birthright citizenship after Supreme Court snub

President Donald Trump took another stab at restricting automatic citizenship for people born in the United States after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt.

Jul 22, 2026

White House lawyer confirmed to judgeship after bashing senators

Kara Westercamp confirmed as judge on U.S. Court of International Trade after apologizing for past social media attacks on senators.

Jul 17, 2026

Trump fired U.S. attorney an hour after he was sworn in

President Trump fired newly appointed Western District of Washington U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff, setting up a legal dispute over judicial appointment powers.

Jul 15, 2026

Blanche says he’s not a ‘yes man’ as he faces criticism over Trump loyalty

Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche faced Senate scrutiny over the Epstein files rollout, Trump tax immunity deal and DOJ ethics concerns.

Jul 14, 2026

Blanche to face skeptics in GOP after judge’s scathing criticism

Todd Blanche faces a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing amid criticism from a federal judge and skepticism from key GOP senators.

Jul 10, 2026

Trump’s go-to attorneys take unusual steps for a sitting president

Trump's personal legal team, led by Boris Epshteyn, has secured major settlements while drawing scrutiny over lawsuits and IRS litigation.

Jul 9, 2026

Trump says he will ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case

President Donald Trump says he will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to rehear its ruling rejecting his executive order limiting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.

Jul 6, 2026

When their interests align, Trump and Roberts both win at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts issued major rulings that both favored and rebuked President Donald Trump, reflecting their complex judicial relationship.

Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to fire Fed’s Cook

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving the Fed’s independence in a 5-4 ruling.

Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court affirms Trump’s firing of FTC member, overturns 1935 precedent

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Donald Trump’s firing of FTC member Rebecca Slaughter, overturning a 1935 precedent protecting agency tenure.

Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court declines to hear Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll defamation case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll in her defamation and sexual abuse case.