Joseph P. Williams
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Senate recommends for lifetime judgeships two lawyers the ABA deems not qualified
The American Bar Association says they’re not qualified to be federal judges, but the Senate Judiciary Committee has opted to elevate them anyway. → Read More
Sessions says DOJ to probe Harvard University on affirmative action
Jeff Sessions acknowledged the DOJ is taking aim at race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University. → Read More
GOP’s Priebus Throws Ice Water on Third-Party Candidate Search
The party chairman says it’s the fastest way to a left-leaning Supreme Court. → Read More
Obama: The Presidency ‘Is Not a Reality Show’
The president urged reporters to scrutinize policy proposals to make sure they ‘add up.’ → Read More
Sanders, Clinton Battle in Brooklyn
The time for "vigorous agreement" has passed as the Democratic candidates trade jabs over key issues during their ninth debate. → Read More
Former Democratic Sen. Jim Webb says he may vote for Trump over Clinton
Former Democratic presidential candidate Jim Webb, whose centrist campaign folded not long after the first primary debate, said he won't vote for Clinton. → Read More
Obama Visits Mosque, Decries Rhetoric Against Muslim Americans
The President preached peace and acceptance, but some note that the mosque at which he spoke has been linked to extremist groups. → Read More
Justice: There's An App for That
Technology has the potential to improve law enforcement but not without controversy. → Read More
Haley's GOP Response: Confident but Critical of Obama – and Her Own Party
The South Carolina governor talked immigration and Obamacare but called on Republicans to take some responsibility for the "broken" government. → Read More
Trumped: The Donald Ties the Pope as 2nd-Most Admired Man
Obama’s still tops, but a Gallup poll finds 5 percent of Americans equally esteem the pope and the billionaire rookie pol. → Read More
Candidates Take 'Princess Bride' References to the Pain
Someone better call in the Brute Squad. → Read More
Carson Emerges From GOP Debate Unscathed
After days of fending off unfavorable reports about his past, the Republican front-runner faced little scrutiny from Fox Business Network. → Read More
Third GOP Debate Ushers In The New Trump
Has the brash billionaire’s Trumpel-stiltskin personality faded in favor of a kinder, gentler Donald? → Read More
What Does the Black Lives Matter Movement Really Want?
After skyrocketing into the public consciousness, the group’s lack of organization could undermine their social justice efforts. → Read More
Briefing: Julian Bond, Civil RIghts Legend, Dies at 75
Obama takes on China next month, Clinton can't escape the bubble and Trump's first white paper: Inmigrante, Go Home. → Read More
When It Comes to Iraq, Bush Needs a History Lesson
Also: The Donald is the only GOP candidate to stand up for Planned Parenthood. → Read More
Sanders Hires Black Press Secretary; #BlackLivesMatter yawns
Also: Schumer says no to Obama on Iran, and Trump’s Loser List. → Read More
Congress Hits the Road, Ignores Warning Signs
Also: GOP bails on its work, John Kasich seems for real and Clinton to unions: 'TTP? Who, me?' → Read More
Mission: Impossible?
Bernie Sanders faces an uphill battle in his attempt to defeat Hillary Clinton with only small donor fundraising. → Read More
John Roberts Saves Obamacare, Reframes His Supreme Court Legacy
The chief justice re-established his vow to call 'balls and strikes' with the ruling in King v. Burwell. → Read More