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John Roberts, the chief justice, as seen in 2022. He's led the Roberts Court since 2005.

Law and Justice

The Roberts Court at 20

by James D. Zirin October 6, 2025October 5, 2025

When the establishment goes MAGA. A picture of David McCormick and his wife Dina Powell McCormick illustrate the point of the story

When the Establishment Goes MAGA

by Lloyd Green August 7, 2025August 8, 2025

Defund the Left: While Trump launches military parades, he defunds federal agencies he considers leftist like the Agriculture Department shown here.

Defund the Left: Trump’s Cultural Warfare Explained

by David Masciotra June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

Trump’s Historically Bad First Month of Polls Should Terrify Republicans

by Bill Scher February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Law and Justice

The Ted Olson I Knew

by Peter M. Shane November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

How Francis Fukuyama and “The Big Lebowski” Explain Trump’s Victory

by David Masciotra November 11, 2024November 10, 2024

Three Unknown Data Points That Will Decide the Election

by Bill Scher October 24, 2024October 23, 2024

Hey, Democrats: Ignore Green Party Presidential Candidate Jl Stn

by Bill Scher October 17, 2024October 16, 2024

How Will Biden Pass the Baton at the Democratic Convention?

by Paul Glastris August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

After the Trump Verdict: This Week’s Presidential Contest Polls Mean Little to Nothing

by Robert J. Shapiro June 5, 2024June 4, 2024

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