Reshaping the Courts: 164 of Trump’s Judicial Picks Confirmed by the Senate

Donald Trump pledged during the 2016 presidential campaign that if elected he would appoint judges who adhere to the Constitution as written, originalists, and so far he seems to have kept his promise with 164 nominations to various federal courts confirmed by the Senate. Several more are likely to be confirmed by the end of this year.

Europeans rap Iran for working on nuclear-capable missiles

France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran’s efforts to develop ‘nuclear-capable ballistic missiles’ go against a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on Tehran not to undertake any activity related to such missiles.

Legal Experts Split Down Party Lines on Case for Impeachment

On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee picked up the impeachment torch by holding its first public hearing. The committee heard from four constitutional law experts on what constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors. House Democrats called three witnesses, while Republicans had one.

Trump Administration Moves to End Food Stamps for 700,000

The Trump administration announced a plan Wednesday to end food-stamp benefits for about 700,000 Americans, issuing a new regulation that makes it harder for states to gain waivers from a requirement that beneficiaries work or participate in a vocational training program.

France fights back over U.S. tariff threat to champagne, cheese

France and the European Union said on Tuesday they were ready to retaliate if U.S. President Donald Trump acted on a threat to impose duties of up to 100% on imports of champagne, handbags and other French products worth $2.4 billion.

Nunes sues CNN over ‘demonstrably false’ Ukraine report

Rep. Devin Nunes, the ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, has filed a $435 million defamation suit against CNN over a story that alleged Nunes met with a fired Ukrainian prosecutor in an effort to dig up dirt on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

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