New York prosecutor seeking evidence former president paid women during 2016 presidential campaign to keep them quiet about alleged extramarital affairs

If former president joins race, opponents may turn to a post-Civil War constitutional provision to stop him. The Supreme Court could then have the final say

Heirs of Jewish art dealers claimed relatives were forced to sell Guelph Treasure collection of medieval Christian artwork at a loss in the 1930s; US judges decline to intervene

Justices throw out case and direct local appeals courts to dismiss similar suits as moot now that the former US president is no longer in office

Building located next to Capitol not evacuated after grounds were checked out; Washington facing extraordinary security measures as Joe Biden is sworn in as president

US president-elect turns to experienced judge, with vast credentials and reputation for moderation, to run his Justice Department

Former US Supreme Court justice taught at New Jersey-based law school for five years before taking position at Columbia and founding the Women’s Rights Project

Similar measures to also be reevaluated in lower court in Colorado, following decision by justices to overturn New York's COVID-19 restrictions on religious gatherings

Decision effectively ends Trump's attempt to reverse election result through court system; electoral college meets Monday to formally elect Biden

Bench, 3 whose 9 justices were appointed by outgoing president, doesn't explain its ruling and none of its members express dissent