Theodore B. Olson dies; lawyer helped win gay marriage in California
WASHINGTON- Theodore B. Olson, the conservative lawyer who helped win the right to same-sex marriage in California, died Wednesday at…
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Trump is free to decide who is investigated by Justice, including his enemies
WASHINGTON- Before being re-elected, President Trump openly threatened to use (or abuse) his power by ordering federal prosecutors to pursue…
Calmes: Top 10 reasons not to vote for Donald Trump
The only challenge here was limiting myself to 10 arguments against Donald Trump (and one good reason to vote for…
Supreme Court rejects appeal to include Green Party on Nevada presidential ballot
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by the Nevada Green Party, barring the progressive party from…
Is Donald Trump really serious about being a dictator?
One of the pleasures of last week’s presidential debate was watching Vice President Kamala Harris deftly criticize former President Trump…
The US presidency is the most powerful office in the world. Too powerful.
Like a compulsive gambler, the United States continues to raise the stakes on decisions made by inherently fallible human beings.…
Why Mexico's president is risking his legacy for radical reform
MEXICO CITY — Three weeks before the end of his presidency, Andrés Manuel López Obrador could be taking victory laps.…
Donald Trump's trial, scheduled for January 6, could take years at best
Much remained uncertain after Thursday's hearing on how to proceed with the January 6 federal case against Donald Trump following…
Opinion: Donald Trump has lost five times before grand juries
By now, two months before the presidential election, voters should have seen a verdict in the federal criminal case against…
Editorial: Former president must be held accountable for electoral interference
This week, special counsel Jack Smith took new steps in the two federal criminal cases in which Donald Trump is…