Matt Ford

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Two controversial cases in Alabama reveal a disturbing trend in the death penalty in America.

The Supreme Court's conservative justices were receptive to arguments Monday that public employees shouldn't be forced to pay union fees.

The justices haven't taken a Second Amendment case in almost a decade, to the benefit of states—like Florida—that want to tighten gun laws.

Some journalists are skeptical that Trump colluded with Moscow. Others are true believers. But all should be cautious in their conclusions.

The president refuses to give up his companies. But Congress can make him do it—and distribute the profits to the American people.

The case for abolishing the wasteful, incompetent, and abusive mega-agency has become especially urgent under Trump.

Robert Mueller's indictment shows how foreign operatives conspired to help Trump and hurt Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election.

How the Supreme Court can curtail the destruction of private property during police searches

Trump has blocked a Democratic memo rebutting allegations against the Russia investigation. But the GOP's case has already been discredited.

A new, bipartisan bill could undercut digital-privacy protections in the U.S.

He could approve its release or block it. Either outcome will sting him.

The bureau's history of abuses shows what could happen if Trump's campaign against it succeeds.

Despite his fear-mongering over crime, the president recently promised to help ex-prisoners "get a second chance at life." Can he deliver?

By approving the release of the Nunes memo, the president undermined his own defense against allegations in the Russia investigation.

A federal court ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional, but the case appears headed to the Supreme Court.

As a candidate, he promised to erode the Justice Department’s independence and prosecute his political enemies. Now he's delivering.

The attorney general's recent claims about crime rates don't hold up to scrutiny.

The special counsel wants to interview the president, but that doesn't say much about what the Russia investigation has or hasn't uncovered.

Liberals hope the Russia investigation or a wave midterm election sweeps the president from office. Here's why that probably won't happen.

The administration's new report on international terrorism is full of misleading numbers and glaring omissions.