Chief Justice Roberts Delivers Civics Lesson On Role Of Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts gave remarks at University of Minnesota Law School, in which he stressed the importance of an independent judiciary
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Early Voting Changes In North Carolina Spark Bipartisan Controversy
At a time when early voting is becoming increasingly popular nationwide, a new law passed by North Carolina's GOP-controlled legislature cuts early voting sites by nearly 20 percent.
What's Driving Some Asian-Americans To Challenge Affirmative Action?
Steve Inskeep talks to Hua Hsu, of The New Yorker, about how activism in some Asian-American communities helped propel a lawsuit against Harvard University over its affirmative action policies.
Chief Justice Roberts Tells Audience Supreme Court Will Work For 'One Nation'
Roberts says history shows the court has made great decisions when it doesn't yield to political pressures or passions.
One Of Trump's Enduring Legacies Will Be On The Courts
One of the enduring legacies of Trump's presidency will be on the court. Republican control of the White House and Senate have seen the confirmation of conservative jurists to courts at all levels.
'Tiny' Vs. 'Horseface': Trump Slings Mud With Stormy Daniels After Courtroom Win
The president said he relished the chance to battle back in court against the adult film actress after a judge threw out her defamation lawsuit on Monday. Bring it, her lawyer said.
Ex-Senate Intelligence Staffer Who Dated Reporter Pleads Guilty To Lying To FBI
James Wolfe reached a plea agreement with prosecutors after he was charged with three counts of lying to investigators. He faces up to six months in prison when he is sentenced.
Federal Judge Rules In Favor Of Trump In Stormy Daniels Defamation Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed over a tweet President Trump sent in April suggesting Daniels was lying about being threatened in 2011 not to go public with her story of an alleged sexual encounter with Trump.
Long-Secret Watergate 'Road Map' May Soon Be Public. Could It Guide Mueller's Team?
A federal judge has paved the way to publish one of the last remaining secrets of the Watergate investigation. Experts said the materials could inform how special counsel Robert Mueller proceeds.
Does Harvard Treat Asian-American Applicants Unfairly? The Case Goes To Trial
A federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Harvard University's admissions process goes to court this week. It could have big consequences for higher education.