Courts

Jury is seated as Manafort trial begins, ushering in new phase in Mueller probe
Six men and six women were selected for the jury, along with four alternates. The jury will hear the bank and tax fraud case against Paul Manafort, who served for a period as Trump campaign chairman.
Kavanaugh could tip Supreme Court against gun control laws
If confirmed, President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will likely steer the court toward broader gun rights.
Judge sets timeline that could mean Flynn is sentenced in October
A federal judge convened a hearing on Tuesday at which former national security adviser Mike Flynn and prosecutors talked about what could follow Flynn's guilty plea.
Brett Kavanaugh supported broad leeway for presidents under investigation
President Trump's new nominee for the Supreme Court argued that presidents should be protected from lawsuits and investigations while they're in office.
A 'Supreme' show: Trump savors big reveal for court choice
On Monday night, after more than a week of pitched speculation, Trump will go on prime-time television to reveal his choice to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Stamp-size mistake costs postal service $3.5 million
A Las Vegas sculptor's version of Lady Liberty mistakenly ended up on a U.S. Postal Service stamp. He won a lawsuit last week.
Who are Trump's top Supreme Court contenders?
President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nomination is expected on Monday, with three federal judges leading the pack. Here's a look at who they are.
Minn. Supreme Court OKs cameras in courtrooms with conditions
The Minnesota Supreme Court this fall will permanently allow audio and video in many district court proceedings. A pilot program had been running since 2015.