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VanDyke on Trump’s Supreme Court short list

Less than a year after nominating former Nevada Solicitor General Lawrence VanDyke to serve on the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Trump put him on a list of potential U.S. Supreme Court picks.

 
Barr, Democrats clash in Capitol Hill faceoff

Attorney General William Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday during a much-awaited face-off with Chairman Jerry Nadler, who launched the session late because he had been in a minor car accident.

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Trump looks to ease distancing in places; CEOs urge caution

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’s prepared to announce new guidelines allowing some states to quickly ease up on social distancing even as business leaders told him they need more coronavirus testing and personal protective equipment before people can safely go back to work.

 
Trump extends 15-day anti-virus campaign

President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended his “15 days to slow the spread” campaign by another two weeks, warning of a spike in deaths from the coronavirus that’s just ahead.