May 8, 2017

Trump beefing up federal courts with 10 conservatives

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The New York Times has the scoop on a sweeping set of federal judge nominations President Trump is slated to announce tomorrow, the first in what are expected to be routine rounds of appointments to fill out the courts.

It could take a while: The Times notes there are more than 120 openings on the lower courts.

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals:John K. Bush - 6thJoan L. Larsen - 6th Amy Coney Barrett - 7th David R. Stras - 8th Kevin C. Newsom - 11th District Judges:Dabney L FriedrichTerry F. MoorerDavid C. NyeScott L. Palk U.S. Court of Federal Claims:Damien M. Schiff

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51 mins ago - Energy & Environment

General Motors tries to revive incendiary lawsuit vs. Fiat Chrysler

Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios

General Motors is trying to revive an incendiary lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles with explosive new allegations including bribes paid from secret offshore bank accounts and a union official acting as a double agent between the two automotive giants.

Why it matters: The extraordinary legal battle is occurring amid earth-shaking changes in the global auto industry that threaten to turn both litigants into dinosaurs if they aren't nimble enough to pivot to a future where transportation is a service, cars run on electrons and a robot handles the driving.

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Orion Rummler

2 hours ago - Health

Cuomo says all New York schools can reopen for in-person learning

Gov. Cuomo on July 23 in New York City. Photo: Jeenah Moon/Getty Images

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that all school districts across the state can choose to reopen for in-person learning because it has so far maintained low enough coronavirus transmission rates.

Why it matters: It’s another sign that the state, once the global epicenter of the pandemic, has — at least for now — successfully curbed the spread of the virus even as infections have surged elsewhere around the country.

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Orion Rummler

2 hours ago - Politics & Policy

Appeals court allows House Democrats to continue lawsuit for Don McGahn testimony

Don McGahn in an October 2018 Cabinet meeting. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

A D.C. appeals court on Friday allowed House Democrats to continue their case for testimony from former White House counsel Don McGahn before the House Judiciary Committee.

Why it matters: The ruling has broader implications beyond this specific instance, agreeing that Congress has the standing to sue to enforce subpoenas against executive branch officials even if the White House refuses to comply.