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Federal board wants cellphone ban for drivers. What happens next?

The NTSB wants states to ban drivers from using cellphones – handheld or hands-free. But it can't impose any laws or restrictions. That's up to lawmakers, who may or may not agree.
Where are all the federal judges? Why 90 empty seats threaten American justice

Partisan play – especially Republican obstinacy – has blocked judicial nominations at a record rate. President Obama and the 112th Senate must now quickly nominate and confirm judges for more than 90 lower court vacancies. The swift and fair delivery of justice hangs in the balance.
Can an overloaded Congress get to immigration reform?

Congress has a full plate before November's midterms. Financial reform is likely to pass. But energy reform and immigration reform look like long shots. Here's what is on the docket.
15 questions for Elena Kagan

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan started answering questions from senators today. Here's what she can expect.
BP oil spill: Tony Hayward's stonewalling approach before Congress

Members on both sides of the aisle left Thursday’s hearing frustrated by the stonewalling, as the CEO refused to acknowledge liability or even mistakes in the BP oil spill.
Jefferson's bribery conviction: a mixed legacy

Justice Department prevailed in the infamous 'freezer cash' case, but it lost ground in law enforcement's ability to wiretap or investigate members of Congress.
The new case against the death penalty

The bittersweet reality is that money, rather than morality, has become the tipping point for abolishing it.
Obama signals major shift in US anti-terror policy

He ordered the case of enemy combatant Ali Al-Marri, who has been held in solitary confinement for five years without charges, to be moved to the US criminal justice system.
A bipartisan Washington begins with Obama's judicial appointments

Partisan divisions have gotten the US nowhere.
A less deferential high court

Key decisions of this term show a willingness of some justices to reject political leaders' judgments.
On judges, don't doubt McCain's conservatism

He pledges to appoint clones of Alito and Roberts.