Courts

Supreme Court gives president power to fire key independent agency chief
But the court left intact the rest of the statute that created the CFPB. The decision was a victory for President Trump and others who have long sought to trim the sails of independent agencies.
Minnesota sues oil companies, institute over climate change
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued ExxonMobil, Koch Industries and the American Petroleum Institute on Wednesday, alleging they deceived and defrauded Minnesotans about climate change.
Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power
A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there was evidence of a “gross abuse” of prosecutorial power and that the request should be denied.
Walz picks Worthington judge for Minnesota Supreme Court
Gov. Tim Walz named Judge Gordon Moore to serve as the next associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, replacing Justice David Lillehaug, who is retiring.
Court allows emoluments case against Trump over D.C. hotel to proceed
The District of Columbia and Maryland say Trump is violating the emoluments clauses of the Constitution that prohibit the president from receiving gifts or favors from foreign and state governments.