4th Circuit Rules Against Trump in Emoluments Clause Case

2020-05-14 13:50:23

WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court ruled against President Donald Trump on Thursday in a lawsuit alleging he's violated the Constitution's emoluments clause by profiting from foreign and state government patrons at his hotel in downtown Washington. A divided 4th... Read More

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Trump Considers Disposing of D.C. Hotel to End Legal and Political Disputes

2019-10-30 14:23:36

by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON - The Trump organization is considering selling its lease on the downtown Washington Trump International Hotel to resolve legal and political disputes over its ownership and profits. Controversy surrounding the hotel is part of an ongoing tide of criticism... Read More

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Fourth Circuit Dismisses Emoluments Lawsuit Over Trump's D.C. Hotel

2019-07-10 19:48:58

by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed a legal victory to President Trump Wednesday, dismissing a lawsuit claiming he's been illegally profiting from foreign and state government officials who stay at his luxury hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue.... Read More