Views on Judges Trump Clash With Court Independence
Opinion argues President Trump bypasses law and separation of powers by attacking federal judges and citing the Robart ruling. Cites critics, including Fried and Dalton, urging restraint while noting historical tensions with Curiel and Robart and the broader need for judicial checks on executive power.
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Supreme Court crisis tests Senate power and patience
The piece argues the Senate and president face a historic constitutional clash over Supreme Court nominations. It weighs past confirmations, current party standoffs, and potential paths to resolution, including bipartisan dealmaking and presidential outreach to defuse partisan rancor.
On This Day in History February Thirteenth Highlights
Recap of notable events on February 13 across history including Beatles releases in 1967, Catherine Howard's execution in 1542, Lincoln's 1861 victory, ASCAP founded in 1914, Lindbergh kidnapping verdict in 1935, Dresden bombing and Budapest capture in 1945, Winter Olympics milestones, Desert Storm targets in 1991, Obama budget in 2012, and Scalia’s death in 2016 plus a quote by Ellen Wood.
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