| 单词 | appointee |
| 例句 | James Fisk, who supervised the American side of the talks with a diplomatic skill unexpected of a scientific appointee, brought home an agreement designating the detection of nuclear bomb tests as “technically feasible.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Another Reagan appointee, Judge Stanley Marshall, told a reporter, “I’ve always been considered a fairly harsh sentencer, but it’s killing me that I’m sending so many low-level offenders away for all this time.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z “But there has never been a publication like this in the history of the country,” Judge Murray Gurfein, a recent Nixon appointee, pointed out. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Civilian supervision was vested in an Atomic Energy Commission comprising five presidential appointees. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Judge Lawrence Irving, a Reagan appointee, noted upon his retirement: “If I remain on the bench, I have no choice but to follow the law. I just can’t, in good conscience, continue to do this.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z She didn’t like them, but they liked her work: After two years, she was transferred to the Pentagon’s public affairs office — a job with higher pay and prestige because she was now a political appointee. Linda Tripp wanted to make history. Instead, it nearly destroyed her. 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z The D.O.T., under Mr. Trump, suspended the public comment period for both proposals on March 14 to “allow the president’s appointees the opportunity to review and consider” the actions. Trump’s Moves on Airline Fees Prompt Transparency Questions 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z Reporting from Washington— Republicans announced their six appointees to the congressional "super committee" on deficit reduction, the bipartisan panel that experts give at most a 50-50 chance of agreeing on substantial budget reforms. GOP announces 'super committee' selections 2011-08-11T03:10:00Z It was also the tax bill and her support for Trump’s Cabinet and judicial appointees. Last stand of the Republican moderate 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z For the law to be upheld, the administration probably would have to get at least one vote from the court's conservative Republican appointees. Obama healthcare law faces high court hearing 2012-03-23T11:20:00Z But the court, which has five Republican appointees, did not sound as though it was inclined to do so. Justices signal trouble for healthcare law 2012-03-27T17:10:00Z The court has five Republican appointees and four Democratic, and in major cases that divide along ideological lines, the conservative wing prevails most of the time. Crucial issues await Supreme Court 2011-10-03T01:42:00Z He voted for a president who both personally and through his appointees and agents has encouraged police brutality against black and brown people. White spaces, white privilege and white fear: Negrophobia still contaminates America 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z The judge, an appointee of President Jimmy Carter, agreed in many cases. Judge dismisses libel suit against Washington Post brought by Covington Catholic High School student 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z He was a barrister, a City of London alderman, a magistrate and one of Boris Johnson's appointees on the London Fire Authority. Simon Walsh: the vindictive persecution of an innocent man 2012-08-11T23:11:00Z He mentioned TV interviews within the past week with a former federal appointee who predicted that a coronavirus vaccine would be available within 12 months. Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz aren’t coronavirus experts. So why are they talking about it on TV news? 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z As the president plays the tough guy for his sycophantic audience of aides and appointees, you can see our post-post-modern world taking shape. ‘Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words’ on HBO 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z The issue has focused attention on how political appointees are being elevated to positions of academic authority, thereby putting in peril the very future of education. India must move beyond book-burning 2010-10-21T14:10:00Z Mr. Gilbert, an appointee to the parliamentary committee investigating Britain’s involvement in the Iraq war, had been in declining health since suffering a heart arrhythmia several years ago. Martin Gilbert, Churchill Biographer With a Populist Bent, Is Dead at 78 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z On the last day of Clinton’s presidency, she was fired from her Pentagon job because, as a political appointee, she had refused to resign. Linda Tripp wanted to make history. Instead, it nearly destroyed her. 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z “Should a president hold himself to a lower standard than his own appointees?” he asked. How the U.S. ethics chief took on Trump and became a reluctant Washington hero 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the Trump appointee did not back down from that argument. What Ben Carson doesn’t understand about “extra rights”: LGBT people aren’t asking for special privileges, just basic equality 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z DeVos is only one of many Donald Trump appointees to have a staggering lack of awareness of the institution she has been appointed to serve. Booing Betsy DeVos isn’t enough: Face it, we have all failed our universities 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z He was previously an Obama administration appointee to head investment and innovation for the Small Business Administration. Erin Kiernan, Jack Walsh 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z The new appointees know that, even after all this time, they are trailblazers of a sort. Perspective | Challenged to examine their White bias, some theater companies are taking on diversity — from the top 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z The employees said the order from a political appointee amounted to government “propaganda” — the very thing VOA was established to counter in countries abroad. At Voice of America, a sweeping ouster of Trump officials on Biden’s first full day 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z One by one the political appointees entered Rouse’s office — reputations hemorrhaging, the victims of the ongoing Washington political bloodbath, from Solyndra and Benghazi bystanders to victims of ugly confirmation fights. The ambassador’s tale: Lessons I learned about success and scandal 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Well, when an administration changes over on January 20th, each agency then gets their allocated number of political appointees. Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z The F.B.I. special agent Rachel Proulx, an expert on left-wing organizations, coordinates the investigation, albeit with too much unwanted oversight by the political appointees in the Justice Department and a bureau heavyweight named Owen Jakes. A New Thriller Imagines a Revolt Against the Corporate Order 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z Naturally, Bush named him the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, slipping him through as a recess appointee because there was little chance he would be confirmed by the Senate. John Bolton’s been a political brawler for decades, but his rumble with Donald Trump is extreme — even for him. 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z But appointees say acknowledgment is an afterthought; there is too much work to be done. Could There Be a More Difficult Time to Become an Arts Leader? 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z Taylor has a different take, saying a “steady state” of political appointees and career employees were intent on stopping the president from harming the country. Miles Taylor spoke out against Trump as ‘Anonymous.’ Now he’s gone public and is hiding out. 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z Hawkins said the board, whose seven members all are gubernatorial appointees, will decide on an interim director, then begin a national search for Jefferson’s successor. African American Museum director Charmaine Jefferson steps down 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Of the five Republican conservative appointees, Justice Clarence Thomas was seen as a sure vote to strike down the mandate, based on his past opinions. Obama healthcare law faces high court hearing 2012-03-23T11:20:00Z In addition, she will not be able to lobby other political appointees at the FCC, including other commissioners, for the remainder of the Obama administration, including a second term if the president is re-elected. FCC official who backed merger to join Comcast 2011-05-12T02:32:04Z Before the change, the lack of diversity among Mr. Trump’s appointees was criticized by some who noted that it was made up of all white men. Biden Seeks to Replace Several Trump Appointees on Arts Commission 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z Everyone who watches the Obama WH knows that policy is made out of the WH more than was true for most administrations, and so appointees simply carry out policy, not make it. Glenn Greenwald's reader Q&A: the highlights 2013-01-24T23:07:00Z “He never sought fame nor tried to make himself the star of his stories. As sources, he valued sergeants more than brand name generals and political appointees.” Journalist Joe Galloway, chronicler of Vietnam War, dies 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Augustus was not the only political appointee to divinity. And Man Created God by Selina O'Grady - review 2012-12-20T07:00:02Z So much so that in 2006 the museum’s council – weighted with conservative appointees by the Howard Government – rejected Mistake Creek Massacre for inclusion in the institution’s most significant collection, because it was deemed historically inaccurate. What became of the Mistake Creek massacre? 2013-07-04T06:12:57Z After the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the president of the United States last week, we must consider how historical trauma may be shaping reactions to this president and his political appointees. Don’t tell traumatized people to just “get over it”: Easing trauma pains might take help from (and benefit) us all 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z Related: Why this year’s Oscars were the most politically charged ever Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the new appointees after a meeting of the organisation’s board. Academy addresses Oscars race row with new appointments 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Bolton, the former George W. Bush appointee, spent a lot of his weekend responding to questions about his mustache. Meet the 19th most likely guy to win the GOP presidential nomination 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z And that’s where the phenomenal career staff here at the agency as well as a set of presidential appointees that support me are so important. Pete Buttigieg: ‘A lot of the mistrust in our country right now is the result of policy failure.’ 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Former federal employees seeking whistleblower protections had been rebuffed by Bush administration appointees to the Merit Systems Protection Board. What happens when a whistleblower returns to work after a decade’s fight 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z But in this case, she was also working for Verma, paid to elevate the Trump appointee’s “brand.” Perspective | Washington’s cozy media-political cocktail circuit needs a cooling-off. Now is the perfect time. 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z And, as ThinkProgress notes, she also happens to be one of the most professionally accomplished appointees to the D.C. Senate confirms “radical feminist” judge Nina Pillard to federal bench 2013-12-12T23:04:00Z In her ruling Monday, Cannon, who was nominated by Trump in 2020, ordered the former president’s lawyers and the Justice Department to submit names of possible appointees this week. Who are these ‘special masters,’ and what makes them so special? 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z At EPA, new appointees were surprised to find that warmer temperatures do, indeed, cause ice to melt. Style Invitational Week 1342: Mrgrs — combine two abbreviations 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z One such appointee, a White House senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security named Frank Wuco, had been a radio host in Florida and a frequent guest on other radio programs. Said something you’d like to forget? CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski won’t let it go. 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Muti's appointee, visited area schools and neighborhoods where classical music became a powerful means of inspiring hope among disadvantaged, at-risk and incarcerated young people. From Muti to 'Macbeth,' a good year in classical music 2010-12-23T19:54:00Z Agency bureaucrats and journalists responded with a volley of lawsuits, whistleblower complaints and a petition demanding the removal of Pack’s appointees. Former Voice of America overseer hired two law firms to $4 million no-bid contracts. 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The political appointees who led the agency had one year to make the decision. Polar bears just might outlive us all 2012-12-30T16:00:00Z It remains unclear what broader impact the revocation might have on the new administration’s relationship with the remaining Trump appointees running the U.S. Biden Revokes a Trump Order Seeking ‘Classical’ Civic Architecture 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Gingrich compared Trump’s very public vetting process — by which he gauges public reaction to potential appointees — to “audience participation.” Plagued by infighting and “audience participation,” Donald Trump’s transition team is “The Apprentice” Season 15 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z NL Yes, I know she isn't new, but her statement has that air of excitedly ill-conceived gabble that new appointees to the post feel obliged to spout. Is Radio 4 just too gloomy? 2013-01-19T18:01:01Z It is not clear whether the federal district court judge in the case, Carl J. Nichols, a Trump appointee, will order a hearing on the matter or when he will issue a ruling. News organizations join Bannon’s battle to get Jan. 6 prosecution documents 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z In the past decade, Bush administration appointees at the Federal Communication Commission launched a crackdown on indecency. Supreme Court hears case on profanity rules 2012-01-10T20:02:00Z Or do they believe the women are telling the truth, they just don’t think it’s as important as, say, another shot at another appointee to the Supreme Court? Perspective | Another woman says the president assaulted her. Is anyone listening? 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z There was a memo that was left by mistake by one of these political appointees that actually detailed their plans to replace me. Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z It consists of 13 city appointees who sit atop a large investigative apparatus of roughly 100 civilian investigators and their supervisors who do the actual work of looking into allegations of police misconduct. Policing the police 2012-08-29T18:11:00Z “There’s no question my appointees meet all those qualifications.” Quinn defends job for power couple's daughter 2011-07-28T17:57:00Z Must be able to make cogent arguments in favor of the president-elect’s policies, appointees and statements. Mainstream media puts out the call for pro-Trump columnists 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Emanuel wants to establish a nonprofit to oversee the trust, governed by five mayoral appointees approved by the council. Emanuel to push for trust on projects 2012-03-09T06:00:00Z “The drip, drip, drip of grifting from Trump’s appointees is corroding our Democracy by undermining faith in our institutions.” Is this Washington’s golden age of grift? Or politics as usual? 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Unfortunately Waring’s boss is a political appointee who stubbornly resists doing anything that would help a killer. Books of The Times: Hired Killer, Forced Out of Retirement, Says Hello Again to an Old Adversary 2011-05-04T22:28:57Z The Biden administration has removed key Trump appointees from several federal agencies that oversee the look and feel of D.C. neighborhoods and buildings — and city officials are pushing for more. Biden removes Trump appointees from boards that shape the District 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z The 207-page majority opinion of the Eleventh Circuit, penned by appointees of Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush, is the most rigorous and complete repudiation of the mandate ever written. Eleventh Circuit: Obamacare Strives to "Regulate [Individuals] at Every Point of Their Life" 2011-08-16T13:17:54Z Rubenstein said that he hopes the group will host more public events and raise more money, and that the new appointee will embrace its efforts. Librarian’s trips abroad, posh hotels all paid for by James Madison Council 2015-08-12T04:00:00Z The film stems from reporter Rajiv Chandrasekaran's 2006 nonfiction book "Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone," a behind-the-scenes account of the Bush administration appointees who ran Iraq after the invasion. New Matt Damon movie may bring Iraq war into mainstream 2010-03-11T19:53:00Z Wade decision allowing abortions; Nixon appointee Harry Blackmun wrote the majority opinion, about which the President made no public declaration. Cranky Guy: Nixon's Still the One 2014-08-09T04:00:00Z And as the pattern of Cabinet appointees makes plain, this ethos has just been ushered out from behind any vestige of discretion to rule unabashed over the executive branch of our government. Why read a 5-year-old book about ExxonMobil now? Two words: Rex Tillerson 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z The statement continued: “Ms. Yates is an Obama administration appointee who is weak on borders and very weak on illegal immigration.” Analysis | ‘A clean slate.’ ‘A new slate.’ ‘Clear the slate.’: The official language of White House departures 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z Trump and his son, for example, highlighted Solomon’s Lutsenko story to accuse Yovanovitch, an appointee of President Barack Obama, of disloyalty and political betrayal. How a conservative columnist helped push a flawed Ukraine narrative 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z Most ambassadors are either career Foreign Service officers or political appointees who give millions to the winning candidate. Ambassador Rufus Gifford is the reality star who will try to fix America’s image abroad 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Hate promises to be a prerequisite for all future nominees and appointees. Donald Trump reawakened activism within pro sports — let’s give thanks 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z And it is in the words of some of his high level appointees that we often catch a glimpse of Trump’s admiration for authoritarian rule. Are the politics of “incivility” paving the road to an American fascism? Part 2 of 2 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z But Willimon’s plot, which involves the blackmailing of a Trump appointee to get a closet Democrat on the bench, seems to demand an actress of more naturally devious impulses than are possessed by Thurman. Review | Is the real Washington this much of a snooze? 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z This year’s appointee, Cornelia Parker, is the first conceptual artist to take up the role, and the first woman. On the Campaign Trail with Cornelia Parker, the U.K.’s Official Election Artist 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z “This is a report generated by people who are in the bureaucracy. These are not Trump appointees,” Santorum offers when Bash made him first in line to comment. CNN and NBC betray Sunday viewers seeking analysis on damning climate change report 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z Then, a month after Trump appointee Neil M. Gorsuch was confirmed instead, Garland’s name popped back into the news in an unexpected way. Merrick Garland was historically snubbed — but he’s emerged more respected than ever 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z The governor’s appointees to the Task Force on Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research range from law enforcement officials to people who treat substance abuse to potential patients and their parents. Minnesota news in brief at 7:58 p.m. CDT 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z In this case, the state of Michigan and the government of Canada agreed to create an Authority, consisting of three appointees each, to oversee the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a new bridge. The Billionaire Vs. The Nerd: Who Gets To Control International Trade With Canada? 2012-06-22T15:56:09Z Under the present system, museum directors are named by career state culture officials, not by the minister, who is a political appointee. Italy Goes Global in Search for Museum Directors 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z The court's four liberals, all appointees of Democratic presidents, are likely to uphold the law. Obama healthcare law faces high court hearing 2012-03-23T11:20:00Z His choices were notably hit-and-miss, but his very first appointee from a Confederate state proved to be one of his best. President Clinton Looks Back at President Grant 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z At VA, we had about 30 political appointees, and most of these political appointees who then take on leadership roles in the organization were dedicated, focused on their jobs and did a great job. Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Or go next door to City Hall, where the mayor’s appointee to the same position, Babacar M’Bow, is essentially working in exile. North Miami Fights to Keep Its Art Museum 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z Justin Shubow, the recently elected chairman of the fine arts commission and a Trump appointee, said it was “disappointing” to see the former president’s executive order, which he had pushed for, revoked. Biden Revokes a Trump Order Seeking ‘Classical’ Civic Architecture 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Purse, in turn, found Eisenhower’s political appointee downright stiff. Spy chic: What made this couple fall in love with a (possible) former safe house? 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z The laureate's responsibilities are few, allowing appointees to establish individual projects and priorities, such as the workshops for women organized by Maxine Kumin. Tracy K. Smith Named Poet Laureate for the U.S. 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z William Rehnquist, a Nixon appointee, was elevated by Ronald Reagan. 'The Case Against the Supreme Court' pushes for reforms 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z Evers appointee Blumenfeld argued that ending the voucher program immediately, as the lawsuit requests, “could lead to chaotic and unanticipated outcomes.” Democrat Evers, Republican Vos both argue against Supreme Court taking voucher lawsuit 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z This year, two of his most high-profile appointees - the foreign minister and the defence minister - were removed without explanation. Biden-Xi meeting: What both sides want from US-China talks 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Supreme Court, whose 6-3 conservative majority includes three Trump appointees, may ultimately weigh in. Advocates argue to disqualify Trump from Colorado ballot over Jan. 6 attack 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Department of Education as an appointee of President Obama, and as USC’s vice president of external relations, according to Bass’ office. Bass selects former USC official, City Hall advisor as new chief of staff 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Nina Albert, a political appointee who joined the GSA in 2021, made the final decision. Congress to demand inspector general probe decision to move FBI headquarters to Maryland 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z More than 400 political appointees and staff from dozens of federal agencies sent a letter Tuesday urging Mr. Biden to call for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Biden’s pro-Israel stance angers young voters who could cost him the 2024 election 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Ms. Pence is accused of calling the chambers of Judge Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee who ruled the abortion pill — specifically mifepristone — should not have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Two people charged with threatening federal judges, one incident over abortion pill case 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Before control of the district changed hands from Disney allies to DeSantis appointees, the Disney supporters on its board signed agreements with Disney shifting control over design and construction at Disney World to the company. Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z More than 400 political appointees and staff members representing some 40 government agencies sent a letter to President Biden on Tuesday protesting his support of Israel in its war in Gaza. More Than 400 U.S. Officials Sign Letter Protesting Biden’s Israel Policy 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The appointee could decide to run for the job next year. Two days after an indictment, North Carolina’s state auditor says she’ll resign 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z But an unprecedented number of former presidential appointees attest that it’s Trump — “He has a very fragile ego. … Something happened to him as a kid,” Barr theorized recently. Opinion: Trump promises vengeance and power grabs if he wins in 2024. Here's the plan. 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z In April, Kacsmaryk, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, ordered a hold on federal approval of mifepristone in a decision that overruled decades of scientific approval. Woman charged with threatening federal judge in abortion pill case arrested in Florida 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The new DeSantis appointees said the “eleventh-hour deals” neutered their powers, and the district sued the company in state court in Orlando to have the contracts voided. Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z “Today, we were asked whether a law that separates public-school sports teams by biological sex violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment,” said Judge Altman, a Trump appointee, in the 39-page opinion. Judge tosses transgender teen’s lawsuit against Florida’s women’s sports law 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z “The whole point is you don’t know what your kid is going to do on something like this,” said Judge Catharina Haynes, a Bush appointee. Federal appeals court hears case over reproductive care for minors without parental consent 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z They’re compiling names of thousands of potential appointees for a second Trump administration who are sure to be “conservative warriors.” Opinion: Trump promises vengeance and power grabs if he wins in 2024. Here's the plan. 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z An executive administrative assistant who left the district in June cited the “bridge burning” by the DeSantis appointees and Gilzean as the reason why she departed. Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z For Trump's supporters, however, a more willing team of appointees and aides will mean a Trump presidency that is less chaotic and more effective in moving policy. What a Donald Trump second term would look like 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Wood was joined in the majority opinion by Judge Frank Easterbook, an appointee of former President Ronald Reagan. US appeals court upholds Illinois assault weapons ban 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z The court set oral arguments for Nov. 20 before a panel of three judges — all appointees of Democratic presidents. Appeals courts temporarily lifts Trump’s gag order as he fights the restrictions on his speech 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z There’s the Senate, given its power to confirm presidential appointees, though that’s a thin reed indeed given Republicans’ fealty to Trump. Opinion: Trump promises vengeance and power grabs if he wins in 2024. Here's the plan. 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Federico Klein, who served as a political appointee in the State Department, was arrested in March 2021 and convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanor offenses in federal court. Former Trump appointee sentenced to 70 months for role in Jan. 6 attack 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, a Trump appointee, said bars on using another person’s name have been around since the nation’s founding, suggesting there are no constitutional concerns about restricting speech. Supreme Court raises concerns over trademark for phrase ‘Trump too small’ 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the board with the state appointees was quickly installed, with the airport board arguing that it couldn’t defy a state law without a court order. Judges rule state takeover of Nashville airport’s board violates Tennessee Constitution 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Millett is an Obama appointee who, before becoming a judge, argued several dozen cases before the U.S. Appeals courts temporarily lifts Trump’s gag order as he fights the restrictions on his speech 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z “We have to be concerned about the test,” said Justice Alito, a Bush appointee. Supreme Court grapples with First Amendment rights of public officials, constituents on social media 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The New York Times followed with a piece critical of Justice Thomas and other Republican appointees collecting salaries to teach courses at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia School of Law. Senate Democrats likely to subpoena Clarence Thomas allies in push for ethics code on Supreme Court 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Supreme Court dominated by a 6-3 conservative majority that includes three Trump appointees. Trump ballot disqualification trial to begin in Colorado 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly called the Reedy Creek Improvement District, was controlled by Disney allies for more than five decades until it was taken over by DeSantis appointees earlier this year. Disney says DeSantis-appointed district is dragging feet in providing documents for lawsuit 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Judge Cory Wilson, a Donald Trump appointee to the Fifth Circuit Court, ruled that the right to own a gun cannot be limited to "law-abiding, responsible citizens." More mass shootings like the one in Maine? The Supreme Court considers unleashing the violence 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “Exclusion of a preschool is inherently anti-universal, and denying participation based on one’s protected beliefs or speech is not equitable,” wrote Judge Domenico, a Trump appointee. Judge rules Colorado can’t deny funds to Christian preschool for affirming two biological sexes 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Judge John P. Cronan, a Trump appointee, said the requirement gave officials “vast discretion on licensing,” which was inconsistent with the nation’s founding and traditions related to firearm ownership and possession. Trump appointee strikes down NYC gun-license requirement of ‘good moral character’ 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Some Arab American and Muslim appointees are scared of backlash and reprisals and worried about family members in the region, said one White House official, who is Arab-American. Biden's Israel stance angers Arab, Muslim-Americans; could jeopardize 2024 votes 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The new DeSantis appointees claimed the “eleventh-hour deals” neutered their powers, and the district sued the company in state court to have the contracts voided. Disney says DeSantis-appointed district is dragging feet in providing documents for lawsuit 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Liz Borkowski of the Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health adds that, without specific penalties in place, political appointees will feel free to violate the policies “with impunity.” First detailed U.S. scientific integrity draft policies get mixed responses 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Judge Brian Curtis Wimes, an Obama appointee, said in his district court ruling that the state law was unconstitutional, running afoul of the Supremacy Clause. Supreme Court won’t revive Missouri’s ban on officials aiding feds in enforcing gun laws 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The agreements were signed in February before the district takeover by the DeSantis appointees, who claim the contracts neutered their powers for the district that provides municipal services for Disney World. DeSantis allies ask Florida judge to throw out Disney’s counterclaims in lawsuit 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z In those cases, that appointments effectively cleared the field when each appointee ran for a full term. Sen. Laphonza Butler, caretaker of the late Dianne Feinstein’s seat, won’t run in 2024 election 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z According to DEJURE, which tracks judicial reforms, at least two recent Ukrainian appointees to the court's selection committee were "politically affiliated individuals with questionable reputations". Wanted: Thousands of Ukrainian judges, in huge overhaul sought by EU 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Minutes after the Senate voted, Evers named new appointees to replace each of the rejected board members. Wisconsin Republicans reject eight Evers appointees, including majority of environmental board 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The agreements were signed in February before the district takeover by the DeSantis appointees, who claim the contracts neutered their powers. Disney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z District Judge Jeffrey Brown, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, adds to victories voting rights groups have notched in the South this year over maps that Black voters say dilute their political power. Texas county where Juneteenth began ordered to redraw maps after Voting Rights Act challenge 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Political appointees now sit on the state electoral commission and the Supreme Court, which must certify the election results. Many who struggled against Poland’s communist system feel they are fighting for democracy once again 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Missouri has had a nonpartisan process for picking new justices, in which a panel of lawyers and political appointees select candidates for the governor to choose. We don’t talk about Leonard: The man behind the right’s Supreme Court supermajority 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Gubernatorial appointees are allowed to serve before being confirmed, but a Senate vote to reject confirmation carries the effect of firing them. Wisconsin Republicans reject eight Evers appointees, including majority of environmental board 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The appointees are now suing Disney in state court in an attempt to void the deals. Disney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The liberal en banc majority consisted of two Obama appointees and five Clinton appointees. 9th Circuit stays ruling overturning California ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Judge Brian Curtis Wimes, an Obama appointee, said in his district court ruling that the state law ran afoul of the Supremacy Clause. Missouri takes Second Amendment challenge to Supreme Court against feds 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z “The fundamental question is who decides about this river? Who makes the core decision about this river?” said Judge Carolyn Dineen King, a Carter appointee. Justice Department urges federal court to tear down Texas’ floating border wall 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z By contrast, there are six Trump appointees, four George W. Bush appointees and even two Reagan appointees still sitting. Taking (on) the 5th: ‘Most conservative’ appeals court rocks Supreme Court’s 2023 docket 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z One of the arguments the DeSantis appointees make about why the agreements should be voided is that they weren’t properly publicized. Disney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Joining Bumatay in dissent were two other Trump appointees and an appointee of George W. Bush. 9th Circuit stays ruling overturning California ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z And then there’s his flip-flipping over whether his appointee would be a caretaker or not. Column: Newsom stumbled in filling Feinstein seat. Or did he? Our columnists discuss 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z “It is unprecedented for an appointee in the state of Wisconsin to refuse to obey the Senate through its advice and consent powers,” Kapenga said in a statement. Top Wisconsin Senate Republican calls on Assembly to impeach state’s top elections official 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Add in the eight senior judges, who help with some cases, and the ratio is even more skewed toward GOP appointees. Taking (on) the 5th: ‘Most conservative’ appeals court rocks Supreme Court’s 2023 docket 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The appointee, Laphonza Butler, told The Times on Monday that she wasn’t close to deciding whether to enter the race. Column: Senate appointment extricates Newsom from a major screw-up 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Judge Ryan D. Nelson, a Trump appointee, also wrote his own dissent, taking issue with the procedures used by the en banc panel to take up the case. 9th Circuit stays ruling overturning California ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z A slip of the tongue highlighted how the events had caught the state’s public figures by surprise: Harris, formally introducing Butler to the Senate as the appointee for Feinstein’s “unexpired term,” instead said “unexpected.” News Analysis: California knows earthquakes. This week, a temblor reshaped the state’s politics 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z District Judge Michael Newman of the Southern District of Ohio, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, denied the preliminary injunction sought by the U.S. Biden says all 10 selected drugmakers will participate in Medicare price negotiations 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles, headed by Martin Estrada, an appointee of President Biden, did not comment on the new filing. Mark Ridley-Thomas asks to remain free while appealing corruption conviction 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z When asked if Butler was his first choice as an appointee or whether he had asked anybody else whether they wanted the job, Newsom just said she was “the only choice.” California's incoming senator, Laphonza Butler, describes her whirlwind trip into history 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Circuit Judge Patrick J. Bumatay, a Trump appointee, accused the liberal majority of ignoring not only the U.S. 9th Circuit stays ruling overturning California ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Bush appointee, granted them a preliminary injunction against the law in a Jan. 25 ruling. California repeals COVID misinformation law, bowing to legal pressure 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z He amended that pledge to say his appointee would be a placeholder, which drew umbrage from Rep. Barbara Lee and her supporters. Column: A solid Senate pick and a craven move by Gavin Newsom 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z While incumbency is a powerful force in elections, there is no guarantee that Newsom’s appointee would be a viable candidate. From Dianne Feinstein's death to the rise of Laphonza Butler: 3 momentous days in California 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z While incumbency is a powerful force in elections, there is no guarantee that Newsom’s appointee will be a viable candidate. Newsom's pick to replace Feinstein could run in the 2024 Senate election 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z He said former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a GOP appointee, was so repelled by the opinions of the late Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Thomas that they pushed her further to the left. Tensions simmer at Supreme Court as justices kick off new term with big cases 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z But Driggs noted that Carter stayed out of the way as his appointee as Federal Reserve chairman, Paul Voelker, raised rates to combat rising prices. Jimmy Carter admirers across generations celebrate the former president’s 99th birthday 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the governing district now controlled by DeSantis appointees has sued Disney in state court. Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z The two federal appeals courts in the South, speaking through Trump appointees, divided on the free-speech issue. Supreme Court will decide if Texas and Florida can regulate social media to protect 'conservative speech' 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Because she was replacing an appointee, Feinstein was sworn in first. Dianne Feinstein, the first woman in the Senate from California, has died 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z “I do sense there’s more tension than normal and I think it’s because the three Democratic appointees kind of feel desperate,” Mr. Davis told The Washington Times. Tensions simmer at Supreme Court as justices kick off new term with big cases 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Circuit Judge Edith Jones, an appointee of former Republican President Ronald Reagan, was also on the panel and had dissented. US appeals court revives Mississippi law barring convicts from voting 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The measure, if enforced, would remove from Cooper and future governors the ability to pick an elections board that contains a majority of appointees from their own party. North Carolina governor vetoes bill that would take away his control over election boards 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z But Weiss, a Trump appointee who has led the investigation, has said the Justice Department has not interfered. What’s the basis of the Republicans’ Joe Biden impeachment inquiry? 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z In her concurrence, Jennifer Walker Elrod, a George W. Bush appointee in the majority, approvingly repeated a right-wing congressman’s claim that the act was “a fraud on the American people.” Column: Right-wing judges are on a mission to stop the FDA from warning consumers about snake oil 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z “Not all people will like or condone certain performances,” said Judge Hittner, a Reagan appointee based in Houston. Federal judge throws out Texas ‘drag ban’ on free-speech grounds 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Legal experts criticized Cannon's pace in scheduling for the classified docs case with some accusing the Trump appointee of setting an elongated timeline to the former president's benefit. Mar-a-Lago judge blasted for late trial date: "Cannon is slow-walking this case to benefit Trump" 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The measure also would eliminate the 3-2 split that happens on county boards by reducing their seats to four, with legislative leaders each naming one appointee. North Carolina governor vetoes bill that would take away his control over election boards 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The Obama appointee noted during remarks Friday at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana that she hopes the Supreme Court adopts a code of conduct soon. Justice Kagan backs code of ethics for Supreme Court 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z “Choosing an appointee from the ranks of ‘Russia instructors’ working in Africa would allow the Kremlin to rely on the existing channels of communication with the local leadership,” she said. A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z He has steered the confirmations of dozens of Biden's appointees through the Senate, and forcefully helped make Biden's case for additional humanitarian, economic and military assistance for Ukraine. Menendez charges cost Biden key foreign policy ally 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The New York Times followed with a report critical of Justice Thomas and other Republican appointees collecting generous salaries to teach courses at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia School of Law. Senate Judiciary chairman calls for Justice Thomas to recuse in key case over executive overreach 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Kacsmaryk, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, previously gained national attention when he issued an unprecedented ruling halting approval of the nation’s most common method of abortion. University that canceled drag show didn’t violate free speech rights, federal judge rules 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The same 3-2 split also happens on county boards, which under the bill also would now be reduced to four seats, with legislative leaders each naming one appointee. North Carolina legislature gives final OK to election board changes, with governor’s veto to follow 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z District Court judge and Obama appointee who had been specially assigned to the case. California law removing guns from people under restraining orders survives court challenge 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron Bieber told The Associated Press in an emailed statement that the board was stacked with “anti-worker appointees who trampled on collective bargaining rights.” Trump says he always had autoworkers’ backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Attorney for Delaware, Trump appointee David Weiss, who Garland had kept on to finish the probe and insulate it from claims of political interference. Attorney General Garland set to face his GOP critics as Justice Department is under heavy scrutiny 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who drew scrutiny last year for granting a Trump team request to appoint an independent arbiter to review the classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. Florida jury pool could give Trump an advantage in classified documents case 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z “Congress ran afoul of the separation of powers embodied in the Appropriations Clause,” wrote Judge Cory T. Wilson, a Trump appointee, for the 5th Circuit. Supreme Court to weigh future of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z In the court’s majority opinion, Circuit Judge Mark J. Bennett — a Trump appointee — wrote that the court did not “discount the harm the Wallingfords appear to have suffered.” California law removing guns from people under restraining orders survives court challenge 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Republican lawmakers blocked Evers from installing many appointees on state boards. Republican legislatures flex muscles to maintain power in two closely divided states 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z “Political appointees can be used to do a lot of things that are unethical if you ask me. This puts a stop to that.” Biden aims to beef up safeguards for government workers as GOP hopefuls vow to slash workforce 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Chutkan, an appointee of former Democratic President Barack Obama, has strongly condemned the attack on the Capitol and has given some rioters more severe sentences than prosecutors sought. US opposes Trump request to remove judge in federal election case 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ appointees on the citywide planning commission endorsed a plan on Thursday for installing about 80 digital billboards on properties owned by Metro, the region’s transit agency. L.A. planning commission backs plan for 80 digital billboards on Metro sites 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Democrats on the panel say they are ready to name their co-chair appointee and simply are waiting for Republicans to work out their differences. Ohio attorney general rejects language for political mapmaking reform amendment for a second time 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Stephens’ commission appointee, GOP state Rep. Jeff LaRe, said in a statement that the House looks forward to collaborating with other members of the panel. GOP legislative leaders’ co-chair flap has brought the Ohio Redistricting Commission to a standstill 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z A small fraction, around 4,000 workers, are political appointees chosen by the governing administration. White House hopeful Ramaswamy joins Trump in calling for huge government job cuts 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Without their joint appointee, the panel was unable to begin the business of fixing Statehouse district maps that the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutionally gerrymandered to favor Republicans five different times. GOP legislative leaders’ co-chair flap has brought the Ohio Redistricting Commission to a standstill 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Chutkan, a Barack Obama appointee who was randomly assigned to Trump's case, has a reputation for imposing harsh sentences on some of the Jan. 6 defendants, even exceeding prosecutorial sentencing recommendations. Legal expert says Trump request for judge's recusal "very unlikely to succeed" 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The California poll results are in line with similar national polls taken in the last year, and they reflect the Supreme Court’s shift to the right after the arrival of President Trump’s three appointees. Californians disapprove of Supreme Court's work by a 2-1 ratio 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Supreme Court dominated by a 6-3 conservative majority including three Trump appointees. Explainer-Can Trump be disqualified from the presidency over Jan. 6? 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Republicans have suggested that the alleged Weiss comment is evidence that the Biden White House, or political appointees in the Justice Department, interfered in the investigation. IRS officials sit for closed-door testimony in GOP's Hunter Biden inquiry 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Judge Robin L. Rosenberg, an Obama appointee, said the lawyer did not have a specific legal injury to bring the federal lawsuit. Efforts to disqualify Trump for reelection create a prime case for the Supreme Court’s consideration 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z In orders from the high court released Friday, the George W. Bush appointee said there was “no valid reason” for him to not hear the case of Moore v. Alito pushes back on Senate Democrat calls for recusal in upcoming case 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z In all of those rulings, the court’s conservative Republican appointees were in the majority while its three liberal Democratic appointees dissented. Californians disapprove of Supreme Court's work by a 2-1 ratio 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z In his decision Thursday, Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke, a Trump appointee, wrote that the lower court must consider the likelihood that Baird and Gallegos would ultimately prevail in their claim that the bans are unconstitutional. 9th Circuit ruling threatens California ban on unlicensed open carry of handguns 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The nine-member commission investigates complaints of public trust violations against elected officials, political appointees and state officials. Ron DeSantis names Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich to Florida ethics commission 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z She filed the petition on Wednesday with the Supreme Court, where DeSantis appointees make up the majority. A Democratic prosecutor is challenging her suspension by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z District Judge Patrick Robert Wyrick, a Trump appointee, reasoned there wasn’t a historical record for barring individuals like Mr. Harrison from their Second Amendment right. Supreme Court expected to clarify gun rights for felons and drug users, watchers say 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z A Trudeau appointee earlier this year had rejected holding a public inquiry into the leaked intelligence on alleged China interference, drawing allegations of a cover-up from the Conservative opposition. Canada announces public inquiry into whether China, Russia and others interfered in elections 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z A quarter of likely voters said he should appoint someone who is willing to serve as an interim appointee and not run for a full term. Schiff and Porter increasingly dominate race for Senate, poll shows 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z However, his office lacks a public system to check whether these appointees reflect the communities they are meant to serve. Opinion: How California can get on the right path and give Latinos a bigger voice in government 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z "What I hear you saying is that the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instructions," Judge Moorer, a Trump appointee, pointedly stated. For the second time, Trump judges knock down Alabama's congressional map for 2024 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The case could end up before the Florida Supreme Court, which is controlled by appointees of Mr. DeSantis and could reverse the ruling. Florida’s Congressional Map Illegally Hurt Black Voters, Judge Rules 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z That appointee, former Governor General David Johnston, stepped down from his role in June, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work. Canada announces public inquiry into whether China, Russia and others interfered in elections 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The DeSantis appointees are now challenging the legality of the agreements in state court. Disney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee who also sentenced Pezzola earlier in the day and applied a terrorism enhancement in both cases. Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The judge is a Trump appointee, but even he couldn't play along with this silliness, calling their claims "speculative and fantastical." Beware, Trump conspirators! Rudy's latest loss is a reminder that the courtroom is your kryptonite 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z In December, a three-judge 9th Circuit panel composed of two Obama appointees and one Trump appointee issued a 2-1 ruling upholding the lower court’s decision. 9th Circuit reverses itself, upholds 'qualified immunity' for LAPD officer in gym shooting 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Judge James C. Ho, a Trump appointee, said the answer to dangerous persons is to prosecute them. Women’s shelter asks justices to revive law barring abusers from owning guns 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z As it now stands, just 4,000 members of the federal workforce are considered political appointees who typically change with each administration. Recruiting is underway for Trump-like ‘wrecking ball’ to shrink government and fire federal workers 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The case has been assigned to Judge Robin L. Rosenberg, an Obama appointee. Florida lawyer files lawsuit claiming Trump is disqualified from reelection after insurrection 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Two of the indictments were handed down by special counsel Jack Smith, a Biden Justice Department appointee. McCarthy questions why Biden targets Trump with DOJ 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Judge Morgan Christen, an Obama appointee, wrote the court’s majority opinion at the time. 9th Circuit reverses itself, upholds 'qualified immunity' for LAPD officer in gym shooting 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Jones, an Obama appointee, explained that a federal court cannot block their state-level arrest unless it "assumes jurisdiction over a state criminal case." “Criminal motivations”: Experts say Fani Willis just “skillfully” used Meadows’ words against him 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Gubernatorial appointees don’t need confirmation to serve as long as their predecessor vacates the position. Legislators press DNR policy board appointees on wolves, pollution, sandhill crane hunt 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z When the Los Angeles City Council torpedoed a high-level political appointee last week, it all happened quickly and quietly. Amid outcry, L.A. City Council defends rejection of ethics nominee 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Critics have noted the callous cynicism of Ho, a Trump appointee, draping his support for antiabortion activism in the mantle of purported environmental concern. Opinion: The abortion pill faces its most disturbing attack yet 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z She was joined by Judge Gary Feinerman, a federal court judge from Illinois and a fellow Obama appointee who had been assigned to the panel. 9th Circuit reverses itself, upholds 'qualified immunity' for LAPD officer in gym shooting 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The complaint from the DeSantis appointees comes as the district administrator they appointed last May faces an ethics dilemma of his own. Free Disney World passes is latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointees 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z All seven members of the DNR board are Evers appointees, giving the governor complete control over state environmental and wildlife policy. Legislators press DNR policy board appointees on wolves, pollution, sandhill crane hunt 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Political appointments are rarely rejected outright, and when controversy arises around an appointee, those nominees tend to withdraw from consideration. Amid outcry, L.A. City Council defends rejection of ethics nominee 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z The case is scheduled to be heard by Judge Drew Tipton in Victoria, Texas, a Donald Trump appointee who has ruled against the Biden administration on who to prioritize for deportation. A Republican lawsuit threatens a Biden immigration policy thousands have used to come to the US 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z DeSantis’ board later sued Disney in Florida court in May, seeking to void contracts that the outgoing supervisors signed, which appeared to preemptively undercut the incoming appointees’ power. DeSantis says he's 'moved on' from Disney district fight as the company doubles down 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Commissioner Andrea Lucas, a Trump appointee, filed a dozen charges last year, more than any of her colleagues. Ex-Trump administration officials target corporate diversity efforts 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Judge James Ho, a Donald Trump appointee who sits on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, is quickly building a name for himself as the biggest crybaby troll on the federal bench. Trump judge: Women owe us more sonograms 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Disagreeing was Judge Richard Allen Griffin, a George W. Bush appointee who said in a lengthy dissent that the cases “raise classic claims of defamation” that should be decided by a jury. Court rejects Nick Sandmann’s bid to revive defamation claims against news outlets 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The Trump appointee detailed a series of previous bungles by the FDA in urging a strict adherence to federal laws governing the approval of medications. Court rules abortion pill can remain on the market, but with restrictions 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z District Judge Steve Jones, an Obama appointee, has been assigned to Meadows' case, according to the report. “Aiding a coup is not your job”: Experts rip Meadows bid to dodge Fulton DA under "official duties" 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z A Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of a board that oversees Walt Disney World, the Republican governor’s appointees said in a Tuesday court filing. DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z A Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of a board that oversees Walt Disney World, the Republican governor’s appointees said Tuesday in court. DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Republicans had previously advocated for the appointment of a special counsel, but have criticised the choice of Mr Weiss even though he is a Trump appointee. Hunter Biden: The legal troubles of the US president's son 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The EBA, which comprises 11 voting members, including Justice and seven Justice appointees, accepted the resignation at a meeting Monday. West Virginia Public Broadcasting chief steps down in latest shakeup at news outlet 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Attorney David Weiss, a Trump appointee who was named special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation last week over the objections of many House Republicans including Comer. Former FBI agent says he was not aware of interference in Hunter Biden probe 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, the judge in that trial, Trump appointee Aileen Cannon, appears inclined to give credence to any and all of the defense counsels’ fanciful legal arguments. Trump faces more than sand traps | Horsey cartoon 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The DeSantis appointees argued that the board of Disney supporters didn’t give proper notice, lacked authority and unlawfully delegated government authority to a private entity. DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Fox said he told every new political appointee that their wealthy friends are those they had before their appointment. "Staggering levels of grift": Experts say Clarence Thomas trips expose SCOTUS corruption "crisis" 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Fox, who worked under both Democrat and Republican administrations, said he advised every new political appointee the same thing: Your wealthy friends are the ones you had before you were appointed. Clarence Thomas’ 38 vacations: Other billionaires treated the Supreme Court justice to luxury travel 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Prosecutors asked Chutkan, an Obama appointee who has issued the harshest Jan. 6 sentences, to issue a protective order to block Trump and his team from disclosing the government's evidence turned over in discovery. Experts call out Trump lawyers’ “disrespectful” delay tactic — but Judge Chutkan isn’t having it 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The Trump appointee slowed down the FBI's investigation by issuing rulings in favor of the former president, including appointing a "special master" to review seized files at Mar-a-Lago. Ex-US attorney: Jack Smith "may need to politely tell Judge Cannon to butt out" after latest order 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Trump has repeatedly lashed out at the judge, an Obama appointee who has issued the harshest sentences on Jan. 6 rioters, accusing her of bias and demanding she be recused. Legal experts: Trump lawyers “undermined” their own argument — and Jack Smith walloped them 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Bea, an appointee of President George W. Bush, was joined in his opinion by judges Daniel Collins and Kenneth Lee, both appointees of President Trump. 9th Circuit overturns butterfly knife ban, citing Supreme Court 'history' standard on guns 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z House members and presidential administration officials filed a “friend of the court” brief on Wednesday in Disney’s federal lawsuit against DeSantis and his appointees to the board of Disney World’s governing district. DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Disney sued DeSantis and his five board appointees in federal court, saying the governor violated the company’s free speech rights by taking the retaliatory action. DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Wade was “egregiously wrong” because the reasoning it used to uphold the right to abortion — reasoning that was embraced by nine of the 12 Republican high court appointees who voted on abortion before Dobbs vs. Opinion: Three words you won't hear from today's Supreme Court justices 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Judge Chutkan, a 2014 appointee by President Obama told defense attorneys they need to state their position on why Mr. Trump should be allowed to discuss evidence on social media and tv appearances. Judge orders Trump to explain why he shouldn’t be silenced in Jan 6 case 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z The two election winning parties have been trying to form a government with six like-minded partners but have been blocked by the Senate, dominated by military appointees, and conservative opponents. Thai ex-PM Thaksin says postponing return from self-exile 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z DeSantis appointees took control of the Disney World district earlier this year following a yearlong feud between the company and DeSantis. DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Dennis, an appointee of former Democratic President Bill Clinton, was joined by U.S. Mississippi cannot strip convicts of right to vote, court rules 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Cannon's trial errors also demonstrate her inexperience as a judge, former federal judges — both Democratic and Republican appointees — told Reuters. "Lack of experience": Experts say Trump-appointed Judge Cannon made multiple errors in earlier trial 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Cannon's trial errors also illustrate her judicial inexperience, five former federal judges - Democratic and Republican appointees - said in interviews. Exclusive: Trump documents case judge made multiple errors in earlier trial 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z And Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, a Clinton appointee, sentenced a man to 60 days rather than 45 days. Fact-Checking the Defenses of Trump After His Latest Indictment 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The board overturned a 2017 ruling by appointees of Republican former President Donald Trump that said workplace policies were valid as long as they were adopted for legitimate business reasons. US labor board says work rules cannot hamper unionizing 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z They are among the few Democratic appointees on the 5th Circuit, whose bench is filled with conservative jurists. Mississippi cannot strip convicts of right to vote, court rules 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Among the questions that possibility would raise is who would qualify as a Cabinet member if the Senate had not confirmed any new political appointees by Trump. What if Trump is elected with criminal charges still looming? 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z He was told they were not true by not one but two attorneys general, multiple other Justice Department officials and the government’s election security chief — all his appointees. Trump’s Case Has Broad Implications for American Democracy 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The DeSantis appointees took control of the renamed district earlier this year following a yearlong feud between the company and DeSantis. DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z That proposal was eventually adopted by his appointees on the Board of Police Commissioners, over the objections of then-Police Chief Bernard C. Parks. Starting pay for LAPD officers would go up by 11% under deal Bass reaches with union 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Circuit Judge Edith Jones, an appointee of former Republican President Ronald Reagan, said the majority's ruling "disregards text, precedent, and common sense to secure its preferred outcome." Mississippi cannot strip convicts of right to vote, court rules 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z In response, Mr. DeSantis signed legislation ending the Reedy Creek special district and installed his own appointees to control the area. Court rejects move by Disney to block DeSantis lawsuit 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z ORLANDO, Fla. — A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize the governor’s takeover of Disney World’s governing district. Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Disney sued DeSantis and his five board appointees in federal court, claiming the Florida governor violated the company’s free speech rights by taking the retaliatory action. DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Kimberly Daniels, a conservative Democrat in the Florida House who is among the new appointees, said she had not been consulted. Florida’s New Black History Standards Have Drawn Backlash. Who Wrote Them? 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The nonprofit Metro Nashville Airport Authority and state officials argue that a new group of state appointees has lawfully taken over the authority’s board. Who’s in charge of Nashville’s airport? US and Tennessee officials disagree under a new state law 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Noreika - an appointee of former President Donald Trump - told both sides to file written briefs addressing her concerns within 30 days. What’s next for Hunter Biden in court and Congress after his plea deal derails 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Noreika — an appointee of former President Donald Trump — told both sides to file written briefs addressing her concerns within 30 days. What’s next for Hunter Biden in court and Congress after his plea deal derails 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Gilzean has been a fellow or member at two conservative institutions, the James Madison Institute and the American Enterprise Institute Leadership Network, as well as a DeSantis appointee to the Florida Commission on Ethics. DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Attorney David Weiss, a Trump appointee, was hamstrung by the Justice Department in going after Hunter. Kevin McCarthy's new plan: Impeach Biden over nothing, just to confuse everybody 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Attorney David Weiss of Delaware, a Trump appointee, has not turned up any evidence to support those claims. Hunter Biden set to plead guilty to tax charges 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Attorney David Weiss, a Trump appointee, denied that in a letter to Congress, saying he had “full authority” over the probe and never requested special counsel status. Hunter Biden’s guilty plea is on the horizon, and so are a fresh set of challenges 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Attorney David Weiss, a Trump appointee, denied that in a letter to Congress, saying he had “full authority” over the probe and never requested special counsel status. Hunter Biden’s guilty plea is on the horizon, and so are a fresh set of challenges 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z That assertion has been rejected by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and by the prosecutor who has overseen the case, David C. Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, a Trump appointee. Republicans in Congress Seek to Block Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z They plan to exert Cabinet control over judicial appointees and take steps to ensure legal advisors throughout the government are partisan loyalists. The crisis over Netanyahu's judiciary overhaul is hitting Israel's once-flourishing economy 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Ms. Baharav-Miara, the first woman to serve in the role in Israel, is an independent legal adviser, not a political appointee. Israel’s New Judicial Law Could Threaten Attorney General’s Role 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z In the United States, for example, the Senate has the power to confirm a president’s appointees. How Israel’s Supreme Court Might React to the Challenge to Its Power 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Several woman have served as military service secretaries as political appointees, but never as their top uniformed officer. Biden picks female admiral to lead Navy. She’d be 1st woman to be a military service chief 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z On Friday, Judge Cannon, a Trump appointee, said the two-week trial would take place in Fort Pierce, Florida. Trump Mar-a-Lago classified files case: Judge sets 20 May trial date 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Democratic lawmakers expressed concern that a smaller number of political appointees now have greater power, with more breadth and depth to their agencies. Iowa’s overhaul of state agencies is already showing results, governor says 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z “No one in our team is a political appointee,” he said, noting that they are all career prosecutors. Judge signals December may be too soon for Trump’s classified documents case 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Close attention will be paid to how Cannon, a Trump appointee, rules. Trump classified documents trial timing to be debated at hearing 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z He is one of the youngest appointees to the post in the country's history. Qin Gang: China's 'missing' foreign minister sparks guessing game 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Most are career foreign service officers rather than political appointees, State Department officials said. ‘It’s irresponsible’: Blinken blasts GOP senators’ hold on diplomatic nominees 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The DeSantis appointees on the district’s board are asking that their case not be dismissed, telling the judge that it isn’t moot and putting it on hold would be improper. Disney is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit from DeSantis appointees 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Subsequent to that decision, the court's chief judge, who voted with the 4-3 majority, was replaced by an appointee of Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, who progressives had pressured to undo the court's recent conservative tilt. Appeals court orders new congressional map for New York, Democrats could benefit 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The House Judiciary Committee grilled the Biden appointee, whose tenure at the FTC has driven away many employees and all GOP commissioners, amid questions about the politicization of the regulatory agency’s actions. FTC Chair Khan under fire for allegedly ignoring Congress, wasting taxpayer cash 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Last month attorneys for DeSantis, a state agency and his appointees to a revamped board that governs Disney World asked a judge to dismiss the federal lawsuit. Disney extends CEO Bob Iger’s contract 2 more years through 2026 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z District Court Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley for the Northern District of California, a Biden appointee, said the FTC failed to show it was likely to prove that the merger would harm consumers and reduce competition. Judge rejects FTC block of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee who had written critically about Roe v. Schumer Asks Judicial Policymakers to End Single-Judge Divisions in Texas 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Two political appointees did not want their Democratic resumes sullied by prosecuting the president’s son. How DOJ protected Hunter Biden and his father 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Judge Doughty, an appointee of former President Trump, cited “substantial evidence” of a far-reaching censorship campaign. Judge rejects Justice Department request for stay of social media injunction 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Judge Doughty, a Trump appointee, cited “substantial evidence” of a far-reaching censorship campaign. Whistleblowers: FBI brass not warning agents to stop coordinating social media censorship 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z “He was not the sort of president’s friend’s political appointee,” Robert B. Zoellick, a former deputy secretary of state who got to know Mr. Dobbins in Europe, said by phone. James F. Dobbins, Leading Authority on Nation Building, Dies at 81 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee overseeing the documents case, asked for Mr. Trump’s lawyers to respond to that request by Monday. Trump’s trial likely to be pushed back until next year — or even after 2024 election, legal experts 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who is overseeing the documents case and has set a trial date for August 14. Trump lawyers face big legal hurdles to telling jury about secret docs held by Biden, Pence, Clinton 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z We can be pretty sure that if political appointees were cooking the books, we’d be hearing about it from multiple whistleblowers. Biden vs. the Bad News Bros | Paul Krugman 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z District Court Judge Terry Doughty, a Trump appointee, issued a wide-reaching 155-page opinion in a lawsuit brought by Republican-led states on the July 4 holiday when most federal courts were closed. “Abuse of power”: Experts rip Trump judge’s “deranged and dangerous” limits on anti-disinfo efforts 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Judge Doughty, who was an appointee of former US President Donald Trump, said the plaintiffs had "presented substantial evidence in support of their claims". US officials ordered to limit contact with social media firms 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, is overseeing the documents case and has set a trial date for Aug. 14. Feds piercing of attorney-client veil gives Trump path for appeal in documents case 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z If the Senate rejects Wolfe’s reappointment, the commission would have 45 days to name a new appointee before a legislative committee controlled by Republicans could choose their own interim administrator to oversee elections. Battle over Wisconsin’s top elections official could have ripple effects for 2024 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The case now before the court involves Zackey Rahimi, whose conviction on possessing guns while subject to a restraining order was thrown out by a panel of three Republican appointees on the 5th U.S. The Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The court’s six conservatives, all of them Republican appointees, were in the majority and the three liberals appointed by Democrats were in dissent. Supreme Court rules Christian web designer can turn away business related to same-sex weddings 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Earlier this week, DeSantis and his appointees to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit, put it on hold or drop them as defendants. DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court has shifted rightward since 2016 and now includes three justices who dissented in the University of Texas case and three new appointees by former Republican President Donald Trump. U.S. Supreme Court strikes down university race-conscious admissions policies 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Republicans have used the court’s ruling to keep their appointees in control of state boards past the end of their terms. Battle over Wisconsin’s top elections official could have ripple effects for 2024 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Ministerial appointees are subject to parliamentary hearings but a formal approval is not required. South Korea's Yoon names conservative scholar as unification minister 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z If a commission appointee is rejected by the Senate, then commissioners would need to make a new appointment within 45 days or else a legislative committee controlled by Republicans could choose the next administrator. Reappointment vote ends in partisan deadlock for battleground Wisconsin’s top elections official 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan, a Biden appointee who is facing mounting scrutiny on Capitol Hill, said at the time that Amazon “tricked and trapped people into recurring subscriptions without their consent.” Amazon plans multibillion-dollar development in Ohio as FTC bears in 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z After the bomb shelter incident, he said he bore some responsibility but that others were to blame, especially presidential appointees to some districts of the capital. Ukraine reprimands Kyiv mayor Klitschko after bomb shelter audit 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z They won before the state Supreme Court, which then had a 4-3 majority of Democratic appointees. Supreme Court rejects GOP redistricting claim in North Carolina elections case 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Presnell, a Clinton appointee, blocked the law pending a full trial, on grounds that it infringed on the performers’ free speech rights. Column: In blow to anti-trans bigots, judge finds Florida's treatment ban unconstitutional 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z But relying on that decision, which has allowed Republican appointees to stay on state boards, raises unanswered legal questions. Reappointment vote ends in partisan deadlock for battleground Wisconsin’s top elections official 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z "Building the Republican campaign around the newly indicted front-runner is a colossal political miscalculation, as comedic as it is tragic for the country," said Luttig, an appointee of Republican President George H.W. Conservative former judge calls Trump support 'colossal political miscalculation' 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z Matt Mashburn, a Republican appointee to the board, said the “talking heads were wrong” when they suggested the law would be used to meddle in local elections. GOP state legislatures seek greater control over state and local election offices 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z Supreme Court, which leans conservative and includes three Trump appointees. Prosecution vs. the presidency: Trump cases present looming legal crisis for nation 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z A Clinton appointee, Hinkle ridiculed the state’s contention that treating gender dysphoria, in which patients feels a profound disconnection between their assigned gender and their identity, is more dangerous than not treating it. Column: In blow to anti-trans bigots, judge finds Florida's treatment ban unconstitutional 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The vote was 6 to 3, with the court’s Republican appointees in the majority and its Democratic appointees in dissent. Supreme Court Narrows the Right to Confront One’s Accuser in Joint Trials 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The outlandish gerrymander that makes it possible to disenfranchise so many voters was blessed by none other than Alito and four other Republican appointees to the Supreme Court. A year after Dobbs, leaving abortion to states isn’t working | Francis Wilkinson 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z It is comprised of judges from the country’s top courts, the Supreme Court and the superior court of justice, plus two appointees. Political future of Brazil’s Bolsonaro hangs in the balance as his trial begins 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z In all that time, of course, it was appointees of a Democratic president, Joe Biden, who were running Justice and the FBI and steering clear of targeting Trump. Opinion: Republicans attack the DOJ and the FBI, but it's Democrats that should have a beef with the feds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Walker, an Obama appointee, called the law “positively dystopian” and quoted George Orwell’s observation that “if liberty means anything at all it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” Column: In blow to anti-trans bigots, judge finds Florida's treatment ban unconstitutional 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z “It’s clearly ideological because only IJs appointed under Trump are being fired,” said the department source, who pointed out that the Trump administration didn’t do any similar housecleaning of Obama appointees when they took over. DOJ fires Black immigration judge in the ongoing purge of Trump hires 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z If the current crop of nominees is approved five of seven board members would be Biden appointees. Fed members, shaping the 2024 campaign economy, head to Capitol Hill 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The justice, an appointee of President George W. Bush, accused the outlet of misleading readers in an article about his ties to Paul Singer, a billionaire hedge-fund manager. Justice Alito bashes ProPublica in op-ed, says it misleads readers 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z The Justice Department investigation continued after President Biden took office, under the oversight of Mr. Weiss, the Trump appointee, who was kept on and allowed to finish the inquiry. Hunter Biden Reaches Deal to Plead Guilty to Misdemeanor Tax Charges 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z That hasn’t yet happened, with one State Election Board member, Republican appointee Matt Mashburn, saying Tuesday that “the talking heads were wrong.” Georgia officials won’t take over elections in state’s largest, Democrat-heavy county 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, set the date in a formal order that also directs attorneys to file pre-trial motions by July 24. Federal judge says Trump’s documents trial should begin Aug. 14 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z ORLANDO, Fla. — After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms. Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body and firefighters 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z The DeSantis appointees took over the Disney World governing board earlier this year following a yearlong feud between the company and DeSantis. Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body, firefighters 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Krekorian has initiated the process of suspending Price, which would further sideline him while an interim appointee may run his office. Charges against Price draw outrage, sadness and sense of 'Black loss' in South L.A. 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee who is presiding over the case, told the lawyers that they needed to begin the process of obtaining security clearances to review the classified documents. Evidence in Trump Documents Case Hints at ‘Ongoing Investigations,’ Filing Says 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The higher court, whose members are all Republican appointees, deadlocked 3-3 on Friday, letting the lower court’s injunction stand. Deadlocked Iowa Supreme Court Leaves Abortion Legal Through 20 Weeks 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Gen. Garland appointed Robert Hur, a former Trump U.S. attorney appointee, as special counsel to investigate whether Biden had mishandled classified documents. Trump and his allies try to spin classified documents case with myths and misinformation 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z “She was a Trump appointee. She was overruled by the appellate court in one of her earlier rulings. She’s back in charge of this case again.” Senate Democrats defend confirmation votes for Trump-nominated judge overseeing his federal trial 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Palmer is one of a few people who has served at three levels of government simultaneously: as a City Council member, a county commissioner and a presidential appointee. Jim Palmer, who oversaw the expansion of the Orange County Rescue Mission, resigns 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who has ruled in his favor in the past, is set to oversee his federal case in Miami. Trump rejected lawyer’s push to reach settlement with DOJ: Report 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Commissioners are weighing the chances of their appointee surviving confirmation in the Senate, where some lawmakers have vowed not to support Wolfe. Top Wisconsin election official facing replacement calls for stability, defends record 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z And judges have previously heard litigation involving presidents who appointed them — including the Trump search warrant lawsuit, in which, notably, two of the three appeals court judges who reversed her intervention were also Trump appointees. Judge in Trump Documents Case Has Scant Criminal Trial Experience 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Trump's team is expected to ask Judge Aileen Cannon, a controversial Trump appointee expected to be the lead judge on the case, to block the evidence from being used at trial. "Not guilty": Trump arrested formally arraigned on 37 criminal charges — set free without conditions 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The trial will be overseen by Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee who has issued favorable rulings to Mr. Trump in the past and was randomly assigned to the case. Who is Jonathan Goodman, the judge handling Tuesday’s appearance? 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Most have called for the dismissal of FBI director Christopher Wray - a Republican appointee - and for reforming the agency, which they say has been "weaponized" by the Biden administration. Analysis: Why Trump's Republican rivals are lining up behind him to attack the FBI 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The head of the regulator, a ruling party appointee, has in the past accused TVN of spreading “fake news.” Polish broadcaster TVN says state regulator holding up license renewal 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Eventually, a conservative appeals court panel — including two other Trump appointees — reversed her, writing in a pair of scathing opinions that she had misread the law and had no jurisdiction to interfere in the investigation. Judge in Trump Documents Case Has Scant Criminal Trial Experience 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, will preside over the trial. How Democrats Can Win Workers 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z GOP leaders have said more accountability and diversity of thought are needed on important boards that Cooper’s appointees control. North Carolina Republicans seek to strip Gov. Roy Cooper of elections board control 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Cannon is the Trump appointee who allowed the former president to temporarily derail the classified records investigation with a civil action challenging the search of his Mar-a-Lago estate. Column: Five ways Judge Aileen Cannon could protect Trump from the classified documents prosecution 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Women have served as military service secretaries as political appointees, but never as their top uniformed officer. Navy admiral with Pacific experience tapped as next top naval leader 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Republicans who control the state Legislature could finally have a chance to oust the elections head they’ve sparred with over conspiracy theories and install their own appointee. Wisconsin’s top elections official for 2024 uncertain as incumbent’s term nears end 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z If Cannon steps aside, another Trump appointee could get the case. Experts sound alarm over “biased” Judge Aileen Cannon amid Trump "ploy" to block damning evidence 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z In issuing a series of rulings favorable to him, Judge Cannon, a Trump appointee, effectively disrupted the investigation until a conservative appeals court ruled she never had legitimate legal authority to intervene. Assignment of Documents Case to Trump Appointee Was Random, Clerk Says 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Last year Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, was rebuked by a higher court for handing Trump unusually favorable rulings around the documents investigation. Trump’s Indictment Is Unavoidably Political 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z At bottom, the former president and front-runner for his party’s nomination to be the next president is being charged by a prosecutor appointed by an appointee of the man he hopes to beat. Trump’s Case Puts the Justice System on Trial, in a Test of Public Credibility 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z The administrator can’t single-handedly reverse election results, or decide not to certify results, but a partisan appointee who embraces conspiracy theories about elections could cause significant trouble. Wisconsin’s top elections official for 2024 uncertain as incumbent’s term nears end 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Judge Cannon, 42, a Trump appointee, shocked legal experts across ideological lines last year by intervening in the investigation and issuing rulings favorable to Mr. Trump, only to be rebuked by a conservative appeals court. A Trump-Appointed Judge Who Showed Him Favor Gets the Documents Case 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z The case was assigned to Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, who issued rulings favorable to him last year and expressed repeated skepticism of Justice Department positions. Trump indictment takeaways: Prosecutors detail schemes and lies to keep secret papers 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z If Feinstein were to step down, Newsom’s appointee wouldn’t automatically be placed on the committees where she serves — which would mean that the Judiciary Committee would have 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats. Partisan mistrust still festers in Washington after Sen. Dianne Feinstein's absence 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Cannon, a Trump appointee, made several pro-Trump rulings that legal experts derided as legally unfounded. Trump, now facing indictment, was caught on tape admitting he can’t declassify secret documents, report says 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Such an appointee could publicly promote election lies, push the limits of their freedom to interpret instructions from commissioners and hire partisan staff and legal counsel within the commission. Wisconsin’s top elections official for 2024 uncertain as incumbent’s term nears end 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z But the Justice Department appealed and a panel on the Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, which included two other Trump appointees, shut down her interference. A Trump-Appointed Judge Who Showed Him Favor Gets the Documents Case 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who handled his lawsuit last year over the FBI search. Trump indicted on 37 charges, including violations of Espionage Act, in classified documents probe 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Another unknown is how the case’s assignment to Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee who has issued a series of rulings unusually favorable to the former president, will play out. What’s Next in the Trump Documents Case? A Previous Indictment Offers Clues. 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, will oversee the case, at least initially. Trump shuffles lawyers amid Florida indictment 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z District Judge Thomas Parker — an appointee of President Trump — had just issued a ruling tossing the law as unconstitutional. Pride as resistance: LGBTQ+ people struggle against right-wing war on their legal rights 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Although Garland is a Biden appointee, special counsels appointed to investigate politically sensitive cases do their jobs with a degree of independence from Justice Department leadership. Trump faces US criminal charges for mishandling documents, obstruction -source 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z But in a sharply worded dissent, Judge Patty Shwartz, an Obama appointee to the Third Circuit, predicted the majority opinion would set a broad and dangerous precedent. Man Convicted of Nonviolent Crime Can Own Gun, U.S. Court Rules 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z District Judge Thomas Parker, an appointee of former Republican President Donald Trump, ruled late on Friday that the law was "both unconstitutionally vague and substantially overbroad." Federal judge rejects Tennessee drag show ban as unconstitutional 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Judge Shondeana C. Morris, a Kemp appointee, signed off on the arrest and raid warrants, which cite the use of PayPal as evidence of money laundering. Fascism, free speech and Cop City 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z An effort to void those agreements has resulted in dueling lawsuits, with Disney suing Mr. DeSantis and his allies in federal court and the governor’s tax district appointees returning fire in state court. Judge in Disney World Case Steps Aside but Blasts DeSantis’s Lawyers 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z She wrote in her resignation letter to President Biden that under Ms. Khan’s leadership, an appointee of Mr. Biden’s, that “knowledgeable career staff have been scorned and sidelined.” Comer launches probe into FTC Chair over allegations of abuse made by former commissioner 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Thomas and the judges who joined him all are appointees of Democratic presidents. The Gap beats shareholder lawsuit over commitment to diversity 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Paxton and his supporters also attempted to undermine the report by claiming that the allegations were largely made by "political" appointees — an assertion that House committee members swiftly shot down Saturday. God, money and Dairy Queen: How Texas House investigators secured the impeachment of AG Ken Paxton 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z He wanted to prove that political appointees could combat the civil service — and win. Meet Russ Vought: Mild-mannered mastermind of the GOP's debt-ceiling power play 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z A GOP aide told The Washington Times that Mr. Shapley has evidence that at least two Biden Department of Justice appointees in U.S. IRS whistleblower testifies to lawmakers about alleged cover-up in Hunter Biden criminal probe 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z Former Commissioner Noah Phillips, also an appointee of Mr. Trump, resigned from the FTC last October. Comer launches probe into FTC Chair over allegations of abuse made by former commissioner 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z “On this record, and with application of the proper legal standard, the policy visits no racially disparate impact on Asian American students,” Judge Robert B. King, a Clinton appointee, wrote for the majority. Appeals court upholds school’s diversity policy that curtailed Asian American student admissions 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Writing for the majority, Judge Robert B. King, an appointee of former President Bill Clinton, said that the school, widely known as T.J., had a legitimate interest in “expanding the array of student backgrounds.” High School Did Not Discriminate Against Asian American Students, Court Rules 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z One report from a nonpartisan group, issued a year later, elaborated on these complaints, calling out the political appointees at OMB in particular. Meet Russ Vought: Mild-mannered mastermind of the GOP's debt-ceiling power play 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z In his disclosure to Congress, he described Biden administration actions that contradict sworn testimony to Congress by an unnamed senior political appointee. IRS whistleblower testifies to lawmakers about alleged cover-up in Hunter Biden criminal probe 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z Ms. Wilson, a Republican and an appointee of former President Donald Trump, resigned from her post in March after serving as a commissioner for nearly five years. Comer launches probe into FTC Chair over allegations of abuse made by former commissioner 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Judge Allison Jones Rushing, a Trump appointee, said it was impossible to look at those numbers and not see a disparate impact on Asian Americans. Appeals court upholds school’s diversity policy that curtailed Asian American student admissions 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Trudeau appointee David Johnston announced recommendations Tuesday saying that a public inquiry into the leaked materials could not take place because of the sensitivity of the intelligence. Canadian appointee: Reports of China interference too sensitive for public inquiry 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The Alabama Republican, who chairs the GOP-controlled House Armed Services Committee, said political appointees in the Biden administration are interfering in the Air Force’s delay in finalizing Space Command’s move to Huntsville. Frustrations brewing as Biden drags feet on Space Command basing decision 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z In the words of former Attorney General Ramsey Clark, the presidential appointee at the top of the Justice Department is supposed to be an "independent proponent of the rule of law." John Durham's vacuous report: A fitting end to Bill Barr's ugly legacy 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z After Rollins’ attendance at the fundraiser became public, Garland barred political appointees from attending fundraisers and other campaign events at all. Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins formally resigns in wake of ethics probes 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z That seemed to weigh on Judge Toby J. Heytens, a Biden appointee, who joined Judge King in the majority in Tuesday’s ruling. Appeals court upholds school’s diversity policy that curtailed Asian American student admissions 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The state’s chief medical officer - a political appointee who is currently an ear, nose and throat doctor - would set rules for puberty blockers and hormone therapies. Nebraska expected to pass 12-week abortion ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z As appointees of the king, these provincial governors were entirely dependent on the ruler and had to remain in his favor. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z These new lands were managed by salaried royal appointees, not vassals who could pass their holdings to heirs. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, a Bush appointee, asked the federal government about one of the plaintiffs, a physician, who said she was forced to perform emergency surgery after a failed chemical abortion. Federal appeals court says government’s defense of abortion pill ‘puzzling’ 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z In a preliminary ruling in April, Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas, a Trump appointee who is a longtime opponent of abortion, suspended the F.D.A.’s approval of the drug. Fifth Circuit Judges Hear Arguments in Abortion Pill Case 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z At the urging of industry, Trump appointees rolled back enforcement of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that protects more than a thousand species in addition to eagles. Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z When the appointees reported for duty, however, they discovered that the previous, Disney-controlled board had approved development contracts that limit the new board’s power for decades to come. Disney Argues New Florida Law Nullifies DeSantis-Backed Suit 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z He was scheduled to meet Tuesday with several Black clergy members in St. Louis about their goals for the appointee. Kim Gardner steps down as St. Louis’ elected prosecutor 2 weeks sooner than planned 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Judge James Ho, a Trump appointee, noted that doctors have historically been able to sue on behalf of patients. Federal appeals court says government’s defense of abortion pill ‘puzzling’ 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z What’s more, the very place where the discussion about loneliness is being held today - in the office of the surgeon general, a presidential appointee - suggests that other paths are possible. How the American Dream convinces people loneliness is normal 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Opponents say that would give a political appointee of a Republican governor the power to block such treatments, even for those minors grandfathered in. Nebraska lawmakers to debate attaching 12-week abortion ban to trans youth health care ban 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z “What makes the Fifth Circuit so stunning is not only that it’s dominated by Republican appointees but how conservative they are,” Mr. Chemerinsky said. Abortion Pill Fight to Be Heard by One of Nation’s Most Conservative Courts 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z What’s more, the very place where the discussion about loneliness is being held today — in the office of the surgeon general, a presidential appointee — suggests that other paths are possible. A lonely nation: Has the notion of the ‘American way’ promoted isolation across history? 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Among the DeSantis appointees’ first moves was to eliminate the New College’s diversity, equity and inclusion office. DeSantis curtails diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Florida state colleges 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Opponents say that would give a political appointee the power to block such treatments, even for those minors grandfathered in. Nebraska conservatives gamble on combining abortion, trans health bans 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Dr. Collins, an appointee of President Barack Obama, served in that job for more than 12 years. A Cancer Surgeon and Patient Is Biden’s Pick to Lead N.I.H. 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Of the 16 active judges in the circuit, 12 are Republican appointees. Abortion Pill Fight to Be Heard by One of Nation’s Most Conservative Courts 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z District Court judge for the District of Columbia, and Barack Obama appointee -- denied Trump's motion to dismiss the case, and said Trump had to turn over any evidence to prosecutors. A short guide to Donald Trump's many legal woes 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z The department didn’t respond to a request for comment on that figure, but political appointees in the Biden administration insist that everyone they encounter is properly screened, whether they are being released or not. DHS paroled 6,000 migrants on Thursday alone: ‘Nobody has any idea who they are’ 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Leaders of the progressive grassroots group Indivisible urged her last week to “allow a new appointee to carry forth and extend your legacy.” Democrats ‘somewhat panicked’ over Feinstein’s ongoing Senate absence 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Mr. Biden could run up against the Republican appointees in cases challenging his student loan forgiveness plan. Supreme Court rulings on race, elections expected in coming weeks 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z The three judges randomly assigned to the abortion pill case are two Trump appointees, Judges James C. Ho and Cory T. Wilson, and one appointed by President George W. Bush, Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod. Abortion Pill Fight to Be Heard by One of Nation’s Most Conservative Courts 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Trump also criticized Kaplan, a Bill Clinton appointee, as an “extremely hostile” and “rough judge” who “doesn’t like me very much.” Trump rejects last chance to testify at New York civil trial 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z When Mr. DeSantis’s appointees reported for duty, however, they were incensed to discover that the departing board had approved certain development agreements, limiting the new board’s power for decades to come. DeSantis Signs Into Law Latest Wrinkle in Disney Feud 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The State Supreme Court, which is dominated by Mr. DeSantis’s appointees, could also pose a roadblock. Left-Leaning Groups Seek Florida Ballot Measure to Expand Abortion Access 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z David Wheeler, a Republican who’s also on the five-member Executive Council, which votes on state contracts and Sununu’s department appointees, said he wants the council to have more oversight of the historical marker process. New Hampshire history marker for communist draws GOP anger 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z He knocked Kaplan, a Bill Clinton appointee, as an “extremely hostile” and “rough judge” who “doesn’t like me very much.” Judge gives Trump time to decide on testifying at rape trial 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Before DeSantis' appointees took over the board, the company pushed through changes to the special tax district agreement that limited the new body's action for decades. DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida board to cancel Disney deals 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z David Wheeler, a Republican who’s also part of a five-member Executive Council that votes on state contracts and Sununu’s department appointees, said he wanted the council to have more oversight of the historical marker process. New Hampshire history marker for communist draws GOP anger 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The last remaining Republican FTC commissioner, Christine Wilson, left the agency over what she labeled “lawlessness” by Ms. Khan, an appointee of President Biden. FTC says Facebook misled parents, proposes block on monetizing children’s data 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z The New York Times followed with a piece critical of Justice Thomas and other Republican appointees collecting generous salaries to teach courses at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia School of Law. Ethics attacks on Justice Thomas meant to drive him off court, conservatives warn 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z After Trump appointees assumed majority control of the agency in 2017, the FCC would seek to give the industry virtually everything it wanted. The FCC is supposed to protect the environment. It doesn’t 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Circuit Judge Kevin Newsom, an appointee of former Republican President Donald Trump, appeared the most skeptical of Warren's case, at one point saying outright that he did not see a First Amendment violation. Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis over abortion seeks reinstatement by US court 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z He said the rest of the 470 seats will be filled by government appointees, rural committee chairpersons and others elected by local committees that are staffed by many pro-establishment figures. Hong Kong to slash elected seats in setback to democracy 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z His political appointees are scattered throughout the state in influential sectors and in courtrooms. Texas Gov. Abbott’s rhetoric on shooting victims reflects rightward move 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z One of the Legislature’s appointees to the committee actually told a constituent he thought the state didn’t need the committee. Legislative report card: A mix of achievements, progress and failures | Editorial 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Netanyahu’s governing coalition is first trying to change the makeup of the committee that selects judges by giving representatives and appointees of the government an automatic majority on the committee. Right-Wing Israelis Come Out in Force to Support Judicial Overhaul 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Wray defended the FBI‘s operations, saying “there are no political appointees in the FBI, everybody in the FBI as a career civil servant, unless you count me and I’ve been nominated nominee.” FBI director: 22% budget cut will hurt agency’s fight against violent crime, espionage 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Although appointees are not chosen by voters, they do ensure that the people of a state will not be without full representation. Opinion: How to fill Dianne Feinstein's seat if she resigns? The Constitution offers a clear answer 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Prior to the takeover by DeSantis appointees, in February 2023 Disney pushed through changes to the special tax district agreement that limit the board's action for decades. Explainer: How did the battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney escalate? 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Before DeSantis appointees took over a state board that oversees Disney World, the company pushed through changes to the special tax district agreement that limit the board's action for decades. Disney sues Florida's DeSantis over efforts to 'weaponize' government for free speech 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z When the appointees reported for duty last month, they were outraged to discover that the previous, Disney-controlled board had approved the development agreement and restrictive covenants, limiting the new board’s power for decades to come. DeSantis Allies Vote to Nullify Disney’s Control of Florida Resort 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson, a Biden appointee, said the fee changes will “increase pricing support for purchase borrowers limited by income or by wealth.” Senate GOP rebukes Biden rule that forces homebuyers with good credit to pay more 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z For example, nine of the first 13 women to serve in the Senate arrived as gubernatorial appointees. Opinion: How to fill Dianne Feinstein's seat if she resigns? The Constitution offers a clear answer 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z The whistleblower claims to have evidence that at least two Biden Department of Justice appointees in U.S. Democrats greet IRS whistleblower complaint about Hunter Biden probe with skepticism, indifference 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Former SEC Chairman and Trump appointee Jay Clayton said in an interview he brought cases as necessary to protect the rights of whistleblowers. Tech firms try to muzzle workers with NDAs, SEC tipsters say 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The majority, as is customary at this stage, did not explain its reasoning, but it is significant — and, under the circumstances, comforting — that none of the three Trump appointees noted disagreement. Opinion | The justices’ abortion pill ruling is as good as it gets for this court 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z They did so almost as soon as a third Trump appointee arrived, tilting the balance on the bench sharply to the right. In Abortion Pill Ruling, the Supreme Court Trades Ambition for Prudence 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z And two of the earliest elected female senators had previously served as appointees. Opinion: How to fill Dianne Feinstein's seat if she resigns? The Constitution offers a clear answer 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Judge Kacsmaryk, an appointee of Mr. Trump, is a longtime opponent of abortion and joined the bench after working at First Liberty Institute, a conservative legal group that focuses on issues of religious liberty. Supreme Court Ensures, for Now, Broad Access to Abortion Pill 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Another bill would shift the locally selected board of Nashville’s airport to state political appointees. Tennessee Legislature wraps up; gun reform reconvene likely 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Throughout the Trump presidency, his appointees eviscerated banking regulation. Column: Love it or hate it, the Silicon Valley Bank bailout won't cost taxpayers a cent 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The majority, made up of two Trump appointees, would have sharply curtailed but not eliminated the availability of the pill. In Abortion Pill Ruling, the Supreme Court Trades Ambition for Prudence 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z But even the most praiseworthy appointee should not be allowed to hold the office for months on end without an election. Opinion: How to fill Dianne Feinstein's seat if she resigns? The Constitution offers a clear answer 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Less than an hour later, a federal judge in Washington State, Thomas O. Rice, an appointee of President Barack Obama, issued a contradictory ruling in a separate lawsuit over mifepristone. Supreme Court Ensures, for Now, Broad Access to Abortion Pill 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Responding to a quick appeal, two more Trump appointees on the 5th U.S. Supreme Court set to decide on abortion pill access 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z District Court for the Northern District of Texas, came before a single federal judge: Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee who is known as a longtime opponent of abortion. Supreme Court Is Expected to Decide on Access to Abortion Pill as Appeal Moves Forward 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The employee is prepared to "contradict sworn testimony to Congress by a senior political appointee", and reveal "clear conflicts of interest" and "preferential treatment and politics improperly infecting decisions and protocols", the letter states. Hunter Biden tax probe improperly handled - whistleblower 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Typically, a new president is allowed to replace around 4,000 “political appointees” — a revolving layer that sits atop the federal work force. Heritage Foundation Makes Plans to Staff Next G.O.P. Administration 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The disclosure fed claims by congressional Republicans that a Justice Department run by the president’s political appointees could not be trusted to make a decision about his son based on the facts and law. I.R.S. Official Is Said to Assert Political Meddling in Hunter Biden Inquiry 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Lytle added that his client is able to contradict sworn testimony to lawmakers “by a senior political appointee.” IRS agent alleges Hunter Biden probe is being mishandled 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, an Obama appointee, blocked the agency from curbing the availability of mifepristone in those 17 states and the District of Columbia. Supreme Court Is Expected to Decide on Access to Abortion Pill as Appeal Moves Forward 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Robinson, a Biden appointee, set an aggressive briefing schedule, ordering Bragg’s office to file court papers detailing its appeal by Friday and for the Judiciary Committee to submit its response by Saturday. Appeals court halts House interview with ex-Trump prosecutor 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z As a result, Republican appointees held most judgeships on both trial courts and appeals courts when Biden took office. Democrats’ Numbers Problem 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z "For many years I have been trusted to manage Alana's disability benefits as her appointee. But now, because I have had to become a deputy, I'm not trusted to manage her money," she says. Child Trust Funds: Millions of pounds stuck in 80,000 accounts - report 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The whistleblower, who is communicating with lawmakers through his lawyer, Mark D. Lytle, described Biden administration actions that contradict sworn testimony to Congress by an unnamed senior political appointee. IRS whistleblower accuses Biden administration of ‘preferential treatment’ for Hunter Biden in probe 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Vyskocil, a Trump appointee, sought to focus on the legalities, not the politics surrounding the case. Judge to rule in U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan’s probe of N.Y. prosecutor 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Vyskocil, a Trump appointee, ruled after peppering lawyers on both sides with questions, asking them to parse thorny issues of sovereignty, separation of powers and Congressional oversight arising from Trump’s historic indictment. Appeals court halts House interview with ex-Trump prosecutor 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z When the appointees reported for duty last month, they were outraged to discover that Disney — in open, advertised public forums — had pushed through the agreement. DeSantis Appointees Seek to ‘Void’ Disney World Agreement 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Before a set of new DeSantis appointees could assume control of the district, Disney’s board passed restrictive covenants that strip the incoming members of most of their powers, blunting the governor’s retaliation. Florida board passes DeSantis’ expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The 52-year-old Milgram, a former federal prosecutor, New Jersey attorney general and law professor, is a Biden appointee who came to DEA nearly two years ago with a mandate to clean house. Takeaways of AP report on watchdog probe into DEA hiring 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z But the Biden appointee quickly ruffled feathers by pushing out several career DEA officials she viewed as part of a cliquish culture that allowed misconduct to flourish. DEA chief faces probe into ‘swampy’ hires, no-bid contracts 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z District Court of the Northern District of Texas, where a single federal judge, Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, an appointee of President Donald J. Trump, hears cases. Supreme Court to Decide Availability of Abortion Pill as Appeal Moves Forward 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Johnson, who is a career ICE official and not a political appointee, acknowledged that the Biden administration had requested less funding for ICE in its fiscal 2024 budget. Mayorkas defends border record as GOP legislators threaten impeachment 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z The maneuver, which Disney has defended as entirely legal and done in “open, noticed public forums,” enraged the governor’s appointees and generated humiliating media coverage for him: Mr. DeSantis, outwitted by a mouse. DeSantis, in Latest Volley Against Disney, Suggests Punitive Steps 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The new board, made up of pro-DeSantis appointees, will meet for the first time Wednesday and is set to “hold Disney accountable,” according to the governor. DeSantis floats building rival theme park, state prison next to Disney World as fight continues 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z All three randomly selected judges were Republican appointees — two from former President Trump, and one from Reagan. Federal court slows a California ban on natural gas appliances 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Without Ms. Feinstein, the Judiciary Committee is deadlocked with 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats, leaving in limbo several of Mr. Biden’s appointees to the federal bench who do not have GOP support. GOP senators say they’ll reject Democrats’ plan to replace Feinstein on judiciary committee 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z DeSantis told an Orlando radio station on Monday that the bill would "formally nullify" a development agreement Disney struck with outgoing members of the oversight board that ties the hands of DeSantis' appointees. Florida Governor DeSantis moves to 'nullify' Disney efforts to circumvent state oversight 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The battle over the abortion drug enraged pro-choice activists after Judge Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee, last Friday said the FDA’s approval of mifepristone was unlawful. Justice Department takes abortion pill fight to Supreme Court 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Judge Catharina Haynes, a George W. Bush appointee, said she would expedite the case for oral arguments but put the lower court block on hold entirely. Abortion pill manufacturer asks Supreme Court to take up case, approve distribution 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z The original decision was made by Donald Trump appointee Matthew Kacsmaryk, who was widely criticized across the legal landscape for flouting very basic legal principles in order to advance his far-right ideology. Don't celebrate the latest abortion pill decision — it's an assault on all reproductive rights 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Kacsmaryk, a Trump judicial appointee, is presiding over another lawsuit by anti-vaccine advocates who accuse media companies, including The Washington Post, of colluding to censor their views on coronavirus vaccines and treatments. Unpacking the flawed science cited in the Texas abortion pill ruling 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Before the takeover by DeSantis appointees, Disney pushed through changes to the special tax district agreement that limit the board's action for decades. Florida Governor DeSantis moves to 'nullify' Disney efforts to circumvent state oversight 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The suit also said steps involved dissolving a previous library board and then packing it with appointees, including many of those who had been pressuring the system to ban books. Texas county roiled by book ban considered closing libraries 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Judge Catharina Haynes, a Bush appointee, said she would expedite the case for oral arguments but put the lower court block on hold entirely. Abortion issue returns to Supreme Court as DOJ fights ruling on FDA’s pill approval 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Catharina Haynes, a George W. Bush appointee and a member of the three-judge appeals court panel that issued the late Wednesday decision, dissented from the ruling, saying she would have paused U.S. Trump-appointed appeals court judges allow abortion pill restrictions to take effect 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil, a Trump appointee but a well-respected member of the bench, rejected Bragg's request to enter a temporary restraining order against Jordan and his committee, which is not unusual in itself. Jim Jordan fights on doggedly for his lord and master — but there's no winning this battle 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z A panel of Republican appointees in the U.S. Judges can require potential jurors be vaccinated, appeals court rules 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z She and the three other Republican appointees on the panel said they would uphold her ruling barring any due process claims for Guantánamo detainees. Divided court leaves constitutional issue at Guantanamo unresolved 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z The interim appointees will have to win special elections later this year to keep the seats. In Tennessee, second expelled Black Democratic lawmaker is reappointed 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Under former President Donald Trump, political appointee Greg Sheehan oversaw Fish and Wildlife for more than a year as the agency’s deputy director at a time when no director was in place. Scientists challenge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director’s qualifications 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z But before the takeover by DeSantis's appointees, Disney pushed through changes to the special tax district agreement that limit the board's action for decades. New Florida board seeks power over Walt Disney World cities 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z District Judge Thomas Rice of Washington State—an Obama appointee—issued a conflicting decision ordering the FDA to maintain access to the pill. Democrats increasingly frustrated as Judiciary chairman lets GOP minority veto Biden judges 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Three judges on the court — one appointed by Trump, two by Biden — did not participate in Al-Hela’s appeal, and one Biden appointee heard argument on the case but has since been elevated to the U.S. Divided court leaves constitutional issue at Guantanamo unresolved 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the issue went before the state Supreme Court, which is now made up entirely of seven Republican appointees. Abortion questions intensify in US courts, legislatures 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, is the sole district court judge there, ensuring that all cases filed in the west Texas city land in front of him. Abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next? 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “Those risks became realities,” said Mr. Stephenshaw, an appointee of the governor. California Economy Is on Edge After Tech Layoffs and Studio Cutbacks 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The measure filed by the state education department, which is led by a DeSantis appointee, will be considered later this month by the state Board of Education, a body appointed by the governor. DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Supreme Court, leaving a panel with a 6 to 4 majority of Democratic appointees. Divided court leaves constitutional issue at Guantanamo unresolved 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of President Donald Trump, who absurdly imposed a nationwide ban on the drug mifepristone, used in more than half of U.S. abortions. Opinion | Republicans’ longtime opposition to abortion is coming back to haunt them 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee in Amarillo, Texas, overruled decades of scientific approval Friday and put on hold federal approval of mifepristone. Blue states stockpile abortion drugs after court ruling 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z But just 18 minutes after the Texas decision, another federal judge, this one an Obama appointee in Washington state, ordered that access to mifepristone be preserved in 17 liberal states. Mifepristone: US justice department challenges Texas abortion pill ruling 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z But before a set of new DeSantis appointees could assume control of the district, Disney’s board passed restrictive covenants that strip the incoming members of most their powers, blunting the governor’s retaliation. DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “We assume without deciding that the Due Process Clause applies,” Robert L. Wilkins, an Obama administration appointee, wrote for the court. Divided court leaves constitutional issue at Guantanamo unresolved 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, an appointee of Donald Trump, issued his decision Friday but ruled it would not take effect for seven days. Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill order 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The nonprofit’s board of trustees will include appointees from the UA board. A potential deal to buy University of Phoenix draws scrutiny in Arkansas 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z District Judge Thomas Rice in Spokane, Washington, an Obama appointee, ordered the FDA not to make any changes to mifepristone access in some Democrat-led states. White House plans support for drugstores, pharma in abortion pill battle 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z DeSantis, determined to maintain one of his key political victories, has dispatched the chief inspector general, another appointee, to investigate the Disney board’s move and has vowed to take additional revenge against the company. DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Biden has been nominating judges at a rapid clip, but conservative control of the high court remains secure, and Trump’s appointees compose almost a third of the influential appellate bench. Review | Trump, ‘Dobbs’ and the Supreme Court’s aggressive push to the right 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee in Amarillo, Texas, overruled decades of scientific approval and put on hold federal approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in combination to end pregnancies. Competing abortion pill rulings sow broad alarm, confusion 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The Texas judge, Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, an appointee of President Donald J. Trump, stayed his order for seven days to allow the F.D.A. time to seek intervention from an appeals court. With Dueling Rulings, Abortion Pill Cases Appear Headed to the Supreme Court 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee in Amarillo, Texas, overruled decades of scientific approval and put on hold federal approval of mifepristone, one of the most commonly used medications to prevent pregnancies. Competing abortion pill rulings sow broad alarm, confusion 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z District Court for the Northern District of Texas, a Trump appointee who has written critically about Roe v. Two Federal Judges Issued Opposing Rulings on Abortion Pills. Here’s What’s Going On. 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Before Ginsburg’s death, Biskupic depicts the four Democratic appointees performing a careful dance to eke out a compromise every now and then. Review | Trump, ‘Dobbs’ and the Supreme Court’s aggressive push to the right 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the Donald Trump appointee said the FDA overlooked “legitimate safety concerns,” with the pill, which has been available since 2000. What does 1870s Comstock Act have to do with abortion pills? 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Texas, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, ordered a hold on federal approval of mifepristone. Iowa won’t pay for rape victims’ abortions or contraceptives 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z |
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