Alison Durkee is a senior reporter covering breaking news, with a focus on legal issues and U.S. politics. She joined Forbes in 2020 and is based in New York City, covering such topics as the Supreme Court, litigation against Donald Trump and clashes over abortion rights. Durkee
Has Trump Administration Sparked A Constitutional Crisis? This Is Why His Critics Are Worried
The administration’s actions in two cases over migrants sent to El Salvador has worried critics about Trump defying the rule of law.
Could Trump Officials Be Prosecuted? What To Know After Judge Finds Evidence Of Criminal Contempt For El Salvador Flights
Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday there's probable evidence the Trump administration "willfully disobeyed a binding judicial decree."
Trump Administration Likely Committed Criminal Contempt With El Salvador Flights, Judge Rules
The Trump administration showed a “willful disregard” for the court’s ruling when it sent migrants to El Salvador, Judge Boasberg ruled.
Will Trump Negotiate Tariffs? Japan Meeting At White House Today As Countries Say They Want Fair Deals
Trump paused his tariffs after more than 75 countries had reached out about negotiating.
California Suing Trump Over Tariffs—First State To Bring Lawsuit
The lawsuit is now the third major legal challenge against Trump’s tariffs.