Thomas ends decade of self-imposed silence at Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Clarence Thomas ended a decade of silence from the bench during Supreme Court arguments on Monday when the conservative justice unexpectedly posed questions during a gun rights case from Maine.
Judicial panel members consider legal brief in Apple case: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Members of the House Judiciary Committee are considering filing a “friend of the court” brief in Apple Inc’s [AAPL.O] encryption dispute with the U.S. government to argue that the case should be decided by Congress and not the co…
Attorney General Lynch says hopes Apple will comply with court order
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said on Monday that she hopes Apple Inc. will still comply with the court order by a federal judge in California to unlock the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters.
Court hears appeal of ruling in Menendez corruption case
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – The U.S. Constitution protects Sen. Robert Menendez from being prosecuted on bribery charges for talks he held with government officials on behalf of a friend who gave him gifts valued at $1 million, the New Jersey Democrat’s l…
Judge blocks Indiana governor’s order barring Syrian refugees
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Monday blocked Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s order barring state officials from helping Syrian refugees resettle in the state, saying it was discriminatory.
Wife of ‘American Sniper’ making waves in Texas Republican politics
FORT WORTH, Texas (Reuters) – The widow of a slain Navy SEAL whose story was turned into the hit movie “American Sniper” has become a prominent figure in Fort Worth Republican politics even though her name does not appear on Tuesday’s primary ballot.
No. 2 Senate Republican voices unease over Trump candidacy: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The No. 2 Republican in the Senate said on Monday he was worried that Donald Trump could be an “albatross” for Republicans running in other races if he were to win the party’s nomination for president, CNN reported.
Obama adviser Deese to lead White House’s Supreme Court process
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has turned to senior adviser Brian Deese, an economic expert who previously led the administration’s climate change efforts, to head a team formed to pick a Supreme Court nominee and win confirmation, the W…
Unlocking iPhone would leave millions exposed, Apple to tell Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Unlocking an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters would leave hundreds of millions of Apple Inc device owners vulnerable to cybercriminals and other hackers, the company’s top lawyer is expected to tell U.S. lawmaker…
Republican Cruz taps homeschool niche in battle for Texas
(Reuters) – If Republican Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz lands a win in the nominating contest in his home state of Texas on Tuesday, part of the credit will go to support from a small and often overlooked interest group: homeschoolers.
