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Oversight
Will Gorsuch Have to Rule on Trump’s Travel Ban?
Trump’s executive order on immigration is headed for the Supreme Court.
Oversight
Will Obama Push a Politician for the Supreme Court?
The Roberts Court is the first without a single justice who was ever elected to any office. Brian Sandoval could change that.
Oversight
Obama’s Second-Term Agenda Hits a Roadblock: the Supreme Court
The president’s legacy has mostly survived legal challenges so far, but the shift toward executive action could change that.
Management
The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Obama’s Immigration Plans Live or Die
The Court agrees to rule on the legal status of 4.3 million immigrants, taking on a hot issue in the presidential race.
Pay & Benefits
At Supreme Court, Ominous Signs for Public-Sector Unions
The justices seemed likely to rule that certain union fees violate the First Amendment.
Management
Justice Department to Supreme Court: Rule On Immigration Quickly
If the Supreme Court doesn’t rule soon on Obama’s immigration programs, he won’t be able to implement them before leaving office.
Oversight
House GOP Can Pursue Obamacare Lawsuit, Judge Says
Federal judge’s ruling lets controversial lawsuit against Obama administration continue.
Management
Supreme Court: Constitution Protects Birthright Citizenship
In a case with a lot of similarities to today’s immigration debate, the high court said the children of undocumented immigrants are still U.S. citizens.
Oversight
Why Republicans Can't Stop Obama's Executive Actions on Day One
Reversing Obama’s regulations and executive actions wouldn’t be as simple as the Republican field would have you believe.
Management
EPA Worked To Shield The White House Climate Plan From The Courts
Legal experts say the new rules on power plants are destined for the Supreme Court, but the EPA tweaked the policy to help improve its chances.
Oversight
How Will Recent Supreme Court Decisions Affect Boehner's Obamacare Lawsuit?
Lawyers in the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act say the high court's redistricting opinion helped them clear their biggest hurdle.
Management
The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Obamacare Insurance Subsidies
The court says a challenge based on an ambiguous word was "unpersuasive."
Oversight
Supreme Court To USDA: Hands Off the Raisins
The court struck down a program that seized excess raisins in an effort to stabilize prices.
Oversight
This is How Republicans Want to Fix Obamacare
If the Supreme Court rules against the administration, the GOP will attempt to use its leverage to make some big changes.
Management
The Boston Bomber Could Become Just the Fourth Person to Die for a Federal Crime in 30 Years
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev bomber was sentenced to death Friday.
Management
If Cruz Is ‘on Obamacare,’ So Are His 2016 Rivals
Ted Cruz is not the first Republican to get covered through the exchanges—which was a Republican’s mandate.
Management
Obama: Obamacare Works, Beyond a 'Shred of a Doubt'
The president accused the Republicans of making false promises about the law and criticized them for failing to offer a "credible" alternative.
Management
5 Years In, 5 Busted Predictions About Obamacare
The health care law is defying Democrats’ dreams and Republicans’ warnings.
Oversight
If Congress Doesn’t Act Soon, Doctors Will See a Huge Cut in Medicare Payments
Most signs point to another temporary patch in doctors' pay.
Oversight
5 Things To Watch In SCOTUS' Obamacare Arguments
These questions will help determine who comes out ahead in the challenge to the Affordable Care Act's insurance subsidies.
