Supreme Court Justices Alito and Thomas not planning to retire this year, sources say

Sources close to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito confirm that he is not planning to retire this year. Sources close to Justice Clarence Thomas also tell CBS News that he does not plan to step down.  That indicates that this year, with the midterm elections on the horizon, President Trump will not be able to … Read more

Justice Thomas warns progressivism is a threat to America in rare public remarks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a blistering critique of modern-day progressivism in a rare public speech on Wednesday, describing the modern political philosophy as a threat to America’s founding principles. Speaking to a packed auditorium of students and faculty at the University of Texas at Austin … Read more

Rep. Thomas Massie puts his Republican ‘brand’ against Trump’s in Kentucky

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. — Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., had a friendly crowd, a keynote time slot and the praise of a local state lawmaker who introduced him as the “archetype of conservatism.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It wasn’t until 18 minutes into his remarks — … Read more

Thomas Friedman explains Iran’s ‘strategy of out-crazy’ against the U.S.: Full interview

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Energy Sec. Wright says ‘good chance’ but ‘no guarantees’ of cheaper gas soon: Full interview 13:06 Adam Schiff says war with Iran is ‘simply unsustainable’: Full interview 10:49 Now Playing Thomas Friedman explains Iran’s ‘strategy of out-crazy’ against the U.S.: … Read more

Trump takes fight to Rep. Thomas Massie’s backyard

If Rep. Thomas Massie is right, Republicans in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District are more loyal to Trumpism than to President Donald Trump — and think he is, too. “People support Trump, but they also support what he campaigned on,” Massie said in a phone interview with NBC News on Tuesday. “When people support me, they’re … Read more

Thomas criticizes Supreme Court majority for ‘needlessly’ expanding precedent in unanimous decision

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Justice Clarence Thomas criticized the majority opinion in a Tuesday Supreme Court ruling that he says “needlessly” expanded court precedent on trial issues. Thomas made the argument in a concurring opinion to a unanimous decision the court released regarding the extent to which a trial judge can … Read more

Opinion: Why isn’t the House Judiciary Committee looking into red flags about Clarence Thomas? | CNN

Editor’s Note: Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM radio’s daily program “The Dean Obeidallah Show.” Follow him @DeanObeidallah@masto.ai. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. CNN  —  On Monday, the GOP-controlled House Judiciary Committee — chaired by Donald Trump ally Rep. Jim Jordan — … Read more

Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclear | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving a GOP megadonor, but their plan to investigate the conservative jurist remains unclear. Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin has promised that his committee will hold … Read more