Month: December 2016

Chief Justice Salutes Trial Judges for Tackling ‘Daunting Workload’ by ADAM LIPTAK


By ADAM LIPTAK

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. noted in his annual report that federal trial judges typically have 500 cases on their docket each year. The Supreme Court issued 62 decisions in its last term.

Published: December 30, 2016 at 07:00PM

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H.R. Haldeman’s Notes from Oct. 22, 1968 by Unknown Author


By Unknown Author

During a phone call on the night of Oct. 22, 1968, Richard M. Nixon told his closest aide (and future chief of staff) H.R. Haldeman to “monkey wrench” President Lyndon B. Johnson’s efforts to begin peace negotiations over the Vietnam War.

Published: December 30, 2016 at 07:00PM

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