Matt Ford

@fordm

The president is inflicting harm for the sake of inflicting harm.

The victims of right-wing conspiracy theories are taking media outlets to court, but face a daunting legal standard.

Why right-wing media outlets are claiming the FBI colluded with CNN to damage the president

Why Trump's most prominent lawyer is on a nonstop media tour.

Why Trump and his allies are determined to expose the role of an FBI informant in the Trump campaign

The White House wants the Russia investigation to end, but history suggests there’s still a long way to go.

The special counsel's Russia investigation has a lot to show for its 12 months of work, but one feat stands out.

Many whites see the police as a tool to enforce a certain racial order.

How serious are his ties to a Russian oligarch, and why was his case separated from Robert Mueller's investigation?

A year ago, he fired James Comey—and permanently damaged his presidency.

Bill Otis believes America must maintain draconian policies to be tough on crime. No wonder Trump picked him for a key administration post.

Trump's famous attorney has a lot in common with his client.

After trekking through Mexico, the Central American asylum seekers now face an unsympathetic administration.

The arrest of the alleged Golden State Killer and a case currently before the court both raise questions about Fourth Amendment rights in the digital age.

The Supreme Court weighed the legality of the president's policy in light of his comments about Muslims.

What will Trump do if the justices rule against him?

The renowned lawyer is one of Trump's most prominent defenders, to the dismay of liberals.

Why are the justices hearing fewer cases and taking longer to decide them?

The president's Supreme Court appointee joined the liberal justices in striking down a deportation law, but his predecessor likely would have agreed.