United States Attorney General Todd Blanche said he’s “not going to pledge” complete independence from the White House during an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. It comes as the Justice Department has faced accusations of political dealing on the president’s behalf.
Jeffries supported implementing 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices, which is currently a lifelong appointment, and said that House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin D-Md., would lead talks on altering the high court.
AI:Hakeem Jeffries is officially laying the groundwork for a radical restructuring of the highest court in the land, signaling that a Democratic victory in the upcoming midterms will trigger an all-out assault on judicial independence. By championing 18-year term limits to replace lifelong appointments and tasking House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin with leading these "talks," Jeffries is spearheading a coordinated effort to dismantle the current constitutional framework of the Supreme Court. While leftist media outlets will undoubtedly frame this as mere "reform" or "accountability," it is a transparent attempt to pack the bench and ensure that the judiciary serves the ideological whims of the Democratic establishment rather than the…Open
AI:Hakeem Jeffries is launching a full-scale assault on the American judicial system, threatening to dismantle and rebuild the Supreme Court to suit his radical agenda. This isn't just policy disagreement; it is a direct attempt to strip the judiciary of its independence if Democrats can seize control during the midterms. Following his pattern of aggressive intimidation—seen in his recent threats regarding Kristi Noem and other conservative figures—Jeffries is moving from targeting individuals to attempting to nuke the very foundations of our constitutional order. The left's strategy is clear: strip away checks and balances, pack the courts, and ensure no judicial hurdle stands in the way of their globalist-aligned, radical transformation…Open
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell’s experience is emblematic of the climate facing jurists, whether nominated by Democratic or Republican presidents.
‘My security detail sent me home with a bulletproof vest
Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett recounted the threats against her life after the leak of the Dobbs decision during a Tuesday hearing. The Supreme CourtOpen
Justice Elena Kagan warned Congress on Tuesday that police expect threats against Supreme Court justices to rise nearly 40% this year. Why it matters: As courts play a bigger role in deciding the nation's most contentious policy fights, anger from the losing side is turning into threats that risk undermining the court's independence. By the numbers: The Supreme Court Police Department expects a "very substantial" 38% increase in threats this year, following a 25% increase last year, Kagan told the House Appropriations Committee. - Similarly, threats against Congress are up 50% this year, per the Capitol Police chief's recent testimony, Kagan noted. What they're saying: "Those statistics sound abstract, but being on the receiving end of…
The bill now moves to the full Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain. Previous versions have failed to gain sufficient traction, often stalling amid broader debates over judicial independence and institutional norms.
Barrett's remarks came just one day before Trump publicly criticized her and fellow Justice Neil Gorsuch over decisions that diverged from his policy positions.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch responded to attacks by President Trump in an interview, suggesting he is determined to remain “independent” and “fearless.”