President Barack Obama is pursuing his vow to choose the next Supreme Court Justice after Justice Antonin Scalia's death. In a self-written blog, the president enumerated the qualities he's looking for the Scalia's successor. He appeared firm despite the strong opposition of the Republican-led congress on the issue.
President Barack Obama signs a bill extending protection of privacy, especially online, to citizens of countries that are American allies.
President Obama has urged the congress to have a fair hearing to approve the closure of Guantanamo and transfer the 9-11 detainees to the U.S. Obama offered his plan despite the intial resilience of the lawmakers over his proposal.
Ted Cruz said he would appoint a justice like Antonin Scalia to the Supreme Court, if given the opportunity. But a law expert said a few more Scalias on Supreme Court would put U.S. democracy at risk.
