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More than a decade after he served as what's been called the president's "inbox and outbox," Brett Kavanaugh's role as White House staff secretary to President George W. Bush has become a flashpoint as Republicans push his confirmation to the Supreme Court. Democrats want to see records from the time, portraying the potentially millions of documents as vital to understanding his approach to the law.
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush will be honored on Veterans Day with the National Constitution Center's 2018 Liberty Medal. The Liberty Medal, established in 1988, recognizes individuals who strive to secure the blessings of liberty to people around the globe.
To continue reading this premium story, you need to become a member. Click below to take advantage of an exclusive offer for new members: Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before meeting with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Thursday, July 12, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington, .
Before his Senate confirmation hearing, President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court will need to provide information about his past experience investigating President Bill Clinton and working for President George W. Bush. Requests for that information are included in questionnaires sent to Brett Kavanaugh by the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, who will lead the confirmation hearing.
Donald John Trump Franken offers Dems a line of questioning for Kavanaugh's 'weirdly specific bit of bulls---' Midterm primary turnout in California highest since 1998 Trump Jr. mocks the 'resistance' over 'baby blimp' in London MORE 's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been provided with questionnaires to fill out ahead of his confirmation hearing, Senate aides announced Saturday. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday sent several forms to Kavanaugh requesting various biographical information from him and details on his published writings and statements as well as financial assets.
The US Department of Defense strongly pushed back against a recent report by the Associated Press that the Army was purging immigrants. This was the latest report by the liberal media to create hysteria on the left regarding President Trump's immigration policy.
Randi Weingarten tried to deliver a teddy bear and other items for children to federal agents at the port-of-entry today in Fabens, Texas. McALLEN, Texas>> A judge in California today ordered U.S. border authorities to reunite separated families within 30 days, setting a hard deadline in a process that has so far yielded uncertainty about when children might again see their parents.
A review of Americans' ratings of President Donald Trump across a series of personal dimensions shows that at least half consider him intelligent, strong and decisive, and able to bring about change. However, much smaller proportions deem him honest, likable or admirable, or say he has appointed good advisers or works well with both parties.
Okay politics has gotten way too serious in the past week with five more primaries and President Trump's summit with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. Let's lighten up this week and do some fun trivia about presidents and their Father's Day legacies.
Pardoning people this early in office bucks a trend set by his three predecessors, according to Department of Justice data. None of Barack Obama, George W. Bush, or Bill Clinton issued a single pardon or commutation in their first two years as presidents; in contrast, Trump has signed five pardons and two commutations in less than 17 months.
A judge allowed a lawsuit challenging U.S. immigration authorities for separating parents from their children to go forward on Wednesday but said he would decide later whether or not to order a nationwide halt. U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw said the lawsuit involving a 7-year-old girl who was separated from her Congolese mother and a 14-year-old boy who was separated from his Brazilian mother could proceed on a claim that their constitutional rights to a fair hearing were denied.
James Clapper, former Director of National Intelligence, said Friday that former President Barack Obama had "no knowledge" of an FBI informant in the Trump campaign during the 2016 presidential election. "I am sure President Obama had no knowledge whatsoever of an informant," Clapper said, adding that the FBI has many informants who play various roles within the department "who provide very valuable information and do so in a legitimate way."
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and lawyer Paul Clement often find themselves on opposite sides of issues he argues and she helps decide at the high court. But at a recent event in Washington, Kagan and Clement agreed new administrations should be sparing in changing their predecessors' positions in pending Supreme Court cases.
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Bush was in town for the Atlantic Council's annual fundraiser, where he received the Distinguished International Leadership Award from the influential think tank. More than 800 guests from 70 countries - including former presidents, prime ministers and military leaders - gave the 43rd president a warm, enthusiastic welcome.
Former president George H.W. Bush has been released from the hospital after nearly two weeks of treatment for an infection that had spread to his blood. George H.W. Bush released from hospital after fighting off infection Former president George H.W. Bush has been released from the hospital after nearly two weeks of treatment for an infection that had spread to his blood.
President Donald Trump has called courts unfair and political and repeatedly assailed the 9th Circuit, the U.S. court system's westernmost division, where some of his key immigration policies have stalled. Other observers describe America's judges as conservative or liberal, implying they bring an ideology to their decision-making that goes beyond a careful assessment of law and precedent.
President Donald Trump has called courts unfair and political and repeatedly assailed the 9th Circuit, the U.S. court system's westernmost division, where some of his key immigration policies have stalled. Other observers describe America's judges as conservative or liberal, implying they bring an ideology to their decision-making that goes beyond a careful assessment of law and precedent.
Randa Jarrar attends the 2017 Vulture Festival Los Angeles "Feminist AF" at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles. Randa Jarrar attends the 2017 Vulture Festival Los Angeles "Feminist AF" at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Los Angeles.