Courts

Trump's AG nominee asserts his independence
William Barr, President Trump's attorney general nominee, said at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that he believed that Russia had tried to interfere in the 2016 presidential election.
Barr vows to let Mueller finish his Russia work -- and promises 'transparency'
President Trump's nominee to serve as attorney general, William Barr, sought to assure members of Congress he won't thwart the special counsel's investigation after his earlier criticism.
Supreme Court says Justice Ginsburg's recovery is 'on track'
The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's recovery from cancer surgery is "on track" and no further treatment is required. But the 85-year-old justice will miss court arguments next week.
Top judge calls all Minnesota's federal court workers 'essential'
Chief U.S. District Judge John Tunheim said funds to pay the 223 staff members in his court will run out as soon as this week. Then they'll be required to work without pay
Ginsburg missing Supreme Court arguments for 1st time
Court spokesperson Kathy Arberg said Monday the 85-year-old Ginsburg is continuing to recuperate and work from home after doctors removed two cancerous growths from her left lung odn Dec. 21.