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Trump Administration Archive

Archives for March 2019

The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
10 legal experts on why Trump can’t pardon his way out of the Russia investigation10 legal experts on why Trump can’t pardon his way out of the Russia investigation
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

Paul Manafort was convicted again. Here’s what you need to know about the president’s pardon power.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Neomi Rao is officially Brett Kavanaugh’s replacement on the DC Circuit. She’s faced scrutiny for her writings on sexual assault.Neomi Rao is officially Brett Kavanaugh’s replacement on the DC Circuit. She’s faced scrutiny for her writings on sexual assault.
Politics

She’s apologized for writings that seemed to blame victims.

By Li Zhou
Politics
If Congress votes to block Trump’s emergency, it could be used against him in courtIf Congress votes to block Trump’s emergency, it could be used against him in court
Politics

Even though Trump is poised to veto this move, it could have lasting legal implications.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Women running for president is the new normalWomen running for president is the new normal
Politics

A record-breaking six women have already announced their candidacies for the Democratic nomination.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Exclusive: Senate Democrats have a new plan to pay federal contractors who lost money during the shutdownExclusive: Senate Democrats have a new plan to pay federal contractors who lost money during the shutdown
Politics

They want it included in a disaster relief bill that Congress is working on right now.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A public defender explains why Paul Manafort’s sentence is so unfairA public defender explains why Paul Manafort’s sentence is so unfair
Politics

It’s indicative of the disparities in the criminal justice system.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Poll: A majority of Americans think Trump committed crimes before becoming presidentPoll: A majority of Americans think Trump committed crimes before becoming president
Politics

A poll finds that one-third of Republicans are among those who feel this way.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The Senate confirms Allison Rushing, a judicial nominee who once interned for a hate groupThe Senate confirms Allison Rushing, a judicial nominee who once interned for a hate group
Politics

She’s one of several young, conservative judges Republicans are continuing to push through.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Senate Democrats have enough Republican support to terminate Trump’s national emergencySenate Democrats have enough Republican support to terminate Trump’s national emergency
Politics

Trump is expected to veto the resolution, but congressional approval would still send a strong rebuke.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Bernie Sanders declines to back reparationsBernie Sanders declines to back reparations
Politics

“There are better ways to do that than just writing out a check.”

By Li Zhou