Author: Adam Liptak

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Will the Supreme Court Thwart Congressional Investigations?

Lawmakers must dodge rulings on immunity, standing and “valid legislative purpose.”

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Are Trump’s Official Papers His Personal Property?

The administration argues that presidential papers are like those of Supreme Court justices.

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Supreme Court Stands Up to Trump on Mail Voting and a Few Key Issues

The justices take their time and pick their spots, but they have rejected presidential initiatives on tariffs, citizenship, the National Guard — and now the coming election.

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