Several rulings against the Trump administration have come from conservative-appointed judges.Here arefivemajor rulings this year.
Author: Christal Hayes, USA TODAY
More Democrats threaten to withhold support for Pelosi’s House Speaker role
The new group of nine Democrats from theProblem Solvers Caucus threatened to withhold support for Pelosi until she agrees to alist of demands.
Bill Shine got $15 million payout from Fox News before taking White House job, report says
Bill Shine made more than $15 million in severance and bonuses from Fox News before taking a role at the White House as its top communication official, according to a reportfrom CNBC.
Democrats won House midterms by largest margin since Watergate scandal, report says
This year’s midterms flipped nearly 40 seats, allowing Democrats to take control of the House and set the stage for confronting President Trump.
Michael Avenatti won’t be charged with a felony in domestic abuse case
Michael Avenatti, the attorney who rose to fame in his crusade against President Donald Trump, will not be charged with a felony in the domestic abuse case that led to his arrest last week.
Kellyanne Conway’s husband: Trump administration is a ‘dumpster fire’
George Conway, the husband to Kellyanne one of the president’s closest advisers, went into depth about his views on the president.
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s killing: reports
The CIA has concluded in an assessment that Saudi Arabia’s crown prince ordered the killing of Washington Post columnist JamalKhashoggi, according to reports
Did President Trump make a sex joke about the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia?
Amid introducing those honored with the Medal of Freedom, President Trump seemed to include a joke about Supreme Court JusticeAntonin Scalia’s sex life.
Who is Mira Ricardel? First Lady Melania Trump wants the national security official fired
Melania Trump’s unexpected feud with national security adviser Mira Ricardel exploded Tuesday when the first lady publicly called for the official’s firing.
OnPolitics Today: ‘Secret Service said NO’
Also in today’s edition: CNN sues over Acosta’s credentials and the latest in midterms news