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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Politics
    The Supreme Court has closed its building to the public due to coronavirusThe Supreme Court has closed its building to the public due to coronavirus
    Politics

    Several of the justices are older and therefore potentially vulnerable to the disease.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Science
    US stock markets briefly shut down after coronavirus worries trigger massive sell-offUS stock markets briefly shut down after coronavirus worries trigger massive sell-off
    Science

    This the second time the market’s “circuit breaker” was triggered this week.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Trump judge lays out an aggressive plan to protect Trump from congressional oversightTrump judge lays out an aggressive plan to protect Trump from congressional oversight
    Politics

    Judge Neomi Rao’s opinions read like she’s acting as Trump’s personal protector.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The controversy over Chuck Schumer’s attack on Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, explainedThe controversy over Chuck Schumer’s attack on Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, explained
    Politics

    Sen. Chuck Schumer’s Supreme Court tirade is a symptom of America’s democratic decline.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Abortion rights had a surprisingly hopeful day in the Supreme CourtAbortion rights had a surprisingly hopeful day in the Supreme Court
    Politics

    Louisiana’s lawyer did such a bad job defending an anti-abortion law that she may have lost Chief Justice Roberts.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court appears likely to hand Trump an important victory in a showdown over the CFPBThe Supreme Court appears likely to hand Trump an important victory in a showdown over the CFPB
    Politics

    An ideological crusade begun three decades ago by Justice Antonin Scalia is coming to fruition.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    Joe Biden wins the Arkansas Democratic primaryJoe Biden wins the Arkansas Democratic primary
    Politics

    Biden’s Southern investment earns him a win.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The fate of Obamacare is in the Supreme Court’s hands yet againThe fate of Obamacare is in the Supreme Court’s hands yet again
    Politics

    At stake is millions of people’s health care — and the rule of law.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The frightening implications of a federal court’s latest immigration opinionThe frightening implications of a federal court’s latest immigration opinion
    Politics

    The opinion is a subtle attack on the rule of law.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can fire the head of the CFPB. The implications are enormous.The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can fire the head of the CFPB. The implications are enormous.
    Politics

    Trump wants to be able to fire the CFPB director. He could get a whole lot more.

    By Ian Millhiser