Senate to vote on Trump’s war powers today as lawmakers get delayed Iran briefings

Washington — The Senate is expected to vote Friday on whether to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran, as Democratic anger festers over the lack of details from the administration about the recent strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities.  Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia introduced the war powers resolution days

Trump praises Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions

President Trump praised the Supreme Court for its decision Friday limiting the ability of federal judges to impose nationwide injunctions, calling it a “monumental victory for the Constitution.” In comments at the White House, the president said Friday, “This morning, the Supreme Court has delivered a monumental victory for the Constitution, the separation of powers,

Watch Live: Trump holds news conference after Supreme Court rulings

CBS News Live CBS News Live 2 Live President Trump praised the Supreme Court for its decision Friday limiting the ability of federal judges to impose nationwide injunctions. In comments at the White House the president said, “This morning, the Supreme Court has delivered a monumental victory for the Constitution, the separation of powers, and

Supreme Court upholds Texas law on age verification for porn sites

Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law that requires pornography websites to verify their visitors’ age, finding that the lower court applied the appropriate level of judicial review when evaluating the constitutionality of the age-verification laws. The high court divided 6-3 along ideological lines, with Justice Clarence Thomas authoring the decision

Book excerpt: “Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America”

Random House We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. William F. Buckley (1925-2008), founder of the National Review and host of the TV debate show “Firing Line,” was a leading political commentator who catalyzed America’s conservative movement with his support of such figures as Joseph McCarthy, Barry Goldwater and

Supreme Court orders more arguments in Louisiana redistricting case

Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday ordered further arguments over Louisiana’s congressional map that was approved by the state’s GOP-led legislature and created a second majority-Black district. An order from the court issued on the last day of its term restored the case to its calendar for reargument, with an additional scheduling order to