Slate.com A close reading of Maslenjak v. United States.

Slate.com Plus, praise for a model prosecutor, Deputy Solicitor General Michael R. Dreeben.

Slate.com Noel Francisco’s dangerous beliefs about executive power.

CNN Politics Noel Francisco, who currently serves as the acting solicitor general and most recently hails from the law firm Jones Day, has been working on the re-launch of President Donald J. Trump's travel ban executive order.

ABC News Washington Solicitor General on 9th Circuit Court ruling: "We couldn't be more pleased with how careful and thoughtful the opinion is. The judges did their jobs carefully and well and we appreciate their work." abcn.ws/2lwmCYS

NBC News George T. Conway III has extensive litigation experience in a range of legal disciplines. Kellyanne Conway has not been part of the internal discussions involving her husband, sources said.

MSNBC George T. Conway III has extensive litigation experience in a range of legal disciplines. Kellyanne Conway has not been part of the internal discussions involving her husband, sources said.

Slate.com Outgoing U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli dishes to Dahlia Lithwick about five years of making the government’s case.

Slate.com “Gay and lesbian people are equal,” Don Verrilli told the Supreme Court. “They deserve the equal protection of the laws, and they deserve it now.”

CNN Politics He'll be replaced by his deputy, Ian Gershengorn, who will take over as acting solicitor general, Attorney General Loretta Lynch says.