Thomas, Clarence

Absentee VotingAlito, Samuel A JrCourts and the JudiciaryDecisions and VerdictsElections, Courts and the JudiciaryLaw and LegislationMidterm Elections (2026)Postal Service (US)Roberts, John G JrSuits and Litigation (Civil)Supreme Court (US)Thomas, ClarenceTrump, Donald JUnited States Politics and Government

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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Trump to Break Ground on Arch Before Getting Approval

Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, announced plans to start work on the site of the 250-foot-tall triumphal arch. Final approval of the project is still pending.

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Administration Lawyer Chosen to Lead Panel Considering Trump Construction Projects

Mark Paoletta, also a close associate of Justice Clarence Thomas’s, has been named by President Trump to lead the National Capital Planning Commission.

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