Trump wants ‘deportation judges’ presiding over lawless courts

A push to hire new so-called deportation judges comes amid a purge of immigration court judges seen as too merciful during removal proceedings.

Hayes Brown

The dangerous strategy at the heart of Trump’s nonsensical autopen obsession

Trump can already repeal pretty much any executive order he wants — but that’s not why he keeps obsessing over Biden’s signatures.

Barbara McQuade

Habba and Halligan’s dismissals highlight the DOJ’s depleted bench of MAGA lawyers

An appeals court’s dismissal of Alina Habba’s appointment highlights the DOJ’s depleted bench of MAGA lawyers.

Hayes Brown

Trump vows to shut down ‘third world’ migration in Thanksgiving screed

A post to the president’s Truth Social account on Thursday claimed that ‘reverse migration’ is the only ‘cure’ to the United States’ woes.

Ja'han Jones

Republicans’ health care homework is due — and they’re panicking

While insurers notify Americans of looming premium hikes, President Trump and his allies aren’t even on the same page.

Paul Waldman

Trump’s explosive reaction to new reporting about his age proves the point for him

Despite his wild bravado about his stamina, recent reporting from The New York Times highlighted just how much Trump’s aging is showing.

Hayes Brown

Georgia prosecutor drops state election interference case against Trump

Peter Skandalakis, who took over from Fani Willis, said his decision had nothing to do with politics. It ends what was once considered the case that posed the most risk to Trump.

Erum Salam

The Trump administration can’t stop lying to the courts

Almost a year into the president’s second term, he appears to be crossing a new Rubicon when it comes to the courts.

Rachel Maddow