The Trump era begins
Donald Trump raised his right hand and vowed to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. His wife, Melania, stood by his side.
Category Archives: US Supreme Court
Nation Marks Roe v Wade Anniversary in President Trump Era
Pro-choice supporters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during the National March for Life rally in Washington, Jan. 22, 2016. The rally marks the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 abortion ruling in Roe v.
Looking Back: Jan. 22, 2017
A U.S. citizen flying home today from a ski jaunt in Canada, a beach break in Mexico or a honeymoon in Jamaica can flash a driver's license or a birth certificate at airport customs officials and walk on through.
Missouri college to appeal ruling over student drug testing
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Obama exits office optimistic
Former President Barack Obama left the White House on Friday much the way he entered it eight years ago: insisting Americans have reason for optimism despite the national sense of unease. Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle wave to the crowd Friday as they board an Air Force jet to depart Andrews... He was gracious to President Donald Trump to the end, warmly welcoming his successor to the home where he raised his daughters.
Supreme Court unlikely to overturn abortion rights anytime soon
Supreme Court unlikely to overturn abortion rights anytime soon President Trump needs more than one new Supreme Court justice to reverse Roe v. Wade Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kcvqBM Demonstrators on both sides of the abortion issue demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court last June, around the time the justices struck down a Texas law that restricted access to abortions.
White House website’s climate change page removed, moments after Trump takes office
President Donald Trump walks to his swearing-in ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump walks to his swearing-in ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Roberts, target of Trump jabs, meeting Trump at Capitol
Donald Trump and John Roberts are not likely to rehash Trump's criticism of the chief justice when they meet outside the Capitol at noon. Instead, they will take part in a venerable pas de deux of American political life.
The Latest: Trump says he’ll win old-fashioned way’ in 2020
But he tells his campaign donors, "The next time we're going to win the old-fashioned way" because of how he and his cabinet will have performed. And he jokes that he won't mind if it ends up raining Friday, "because people will realize it's my real hair."
Bill would give students control of school-sponsored media
Jaxon Owens, 17, right, editor-in-chief of the Viking Vanguard student newspaper at Puyallup High School, speaks during a Senate hearing at the Capitol Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Olympia, Wash. Washington state lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would protect student journalists' free speech in school-sponsored media at public schools and colleges in response to a 1988 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gave administrators control over what gets published in school media.
Donald Trump inauguration: When is it, where can I watch it on TV and what actually happens?
Donald Trump's inauguration as US President takes place on Friday 20 January at noon local time . The main ceremony is held at the White House, with the official swearing-in ceremony taking place on the steps in front of the Capitol.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Lander University chapter of Habitat for Humanity will host a groundbreaking celebration for construction of the group's second Habitat home. The celebration will begin at 1 p.m. at the Habitat build site on the Lander campus, adjacent to Lide residence hall on Willson Street.
Restaurant group wants Supreme Court to take tipping case :0
A restaurant industry group on Thursday urged the US Supreme Court to take a case that could reset the compensation formula for restaurant workers from coast to coast. The newly formed Restaurant Law Center wants the high court to overturn a Labor Department regulation that bars waiters and waitresses from pooling tips with kitchen workers - even if both groups are paid the same per-hour wage.
Your Top 8 Things to Do: Jan. 19-25
Now you see hima Adam Trent, one of the stars of the hit Broadway show, The Illusionists , brings his youthful spin on magic to the Van Wezel Sunday. As part of the hall's Family Night series, you can get a free youth ticket when you buy one adult ticket , and there's a post-show party with the cast.
Gov. McAuliffe declines clemency for Ricky Gray, who is set to be executed Wednesday
Governor Terry McAuliffe today declined to grant clemency for Ricky Gray, who will die by injection Wednesday night at the Greensville Correctional Center for the capital murders of two young sisters 11 years ago unless the U.S. Supreme Court steps in.
House panel OKs ‘Day of Tears’ resolution
RICHMOND, Va. - Opponents of abortion rights won a victory Monday when the House Rules Committee approved a resolution to designate the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v.
Vice President-Elect Pence Will Take Oath of Office On Reagan Family Bible
Vice President-elect Mike Pence will take the oath of office with a Bible once used by conservative hero and former President Ronald Reagan, the inaugural committee for President-elect Trump announced. Pence's oath will be administered by Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas on the steps of the U.S. Capitol immediately after Trump is sworn into office by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 45th president of the United States.
Servicemembes stand in for Trump, Pence at inauguration rehearsal
But both committed to their roles in other ways during a rehearsal Sunday for Friday's inauguration. Army Sgt.
Supreme Court adds 16 cases to docket
The Court granted review on a variety of civil and criminal cases. The civil cases include both substantive and procedural questions.
Attorney: DC sniper life sentence unconstitutional
An attorney for a man convicted of taking part in sniper shootings that left 10 people dead in the Washington area is asking a judge to toss his life sentence because he was convicted as a juvenile. In a motion filed Friday in a Maryland county court, public defender James Johnston argues that Lee Boyd Malvo's mandatory life sentence is illegal because the U.S. Supreme Court determined such sentences are unconstitutional for juveniles.