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Ryan Lovelace

rlovelace@washingtontimes.com

Ryan Lovelace was a national security reporter for The Washington Times.

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President Donald Trump speaks during an event on judicial appointments, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump releases list of potential Supreme Court nominees for second term

President Trump on Wednesday released a new list of conservatives he'll consider for future vacancies on the Supreme Court, including Republican Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Ted Cruz of Texas and Josh Hawley of Missouri, replaying a campaign strategy that won over conservatives in 2016 and was credited with helping him to win the presidency.

September 9, 2020
Koch Industries Executive Vice President David Koch speaks during the Defending the American Dream Summit sponsored by Americans for Prosperity at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Koch network launches ad campaign for key Senate races

The Koch network is mobilizing a massive advertising campaign and ground game to boost Republican candidates in key Senate races in November, bursting onto the scene after flying under the radar for most of the 2020 cycle following David Koch's death.

September 7, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gestures while speaking about her visit to a hair salon during a news conference at the Mission Education Center Elementary School Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in San Francisco. Pelosi said she takes responsibility for trusting the word of a San Francisco hair salon she's visited over the years when it told her it was OK to come in for a solo visit this week, even though the city still does not allow indoor beauty services. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Nancy Pelosi legal threats quiet on Trump pandemic aid order

Critics complained vigorously and predicted a flood of lawsuits when President Trump flexed his executive powers to order an extension of unemployment benefits and other pandemic assistance. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, called the executive orders "absurdly unconstitutional." Yet nearly a month later, Mrs. Pelosi, who has sued over myriad other Trump policies, has not filed a coronavirus lawsuit.

September 6, 2020