During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, president trump's nominees for the justice department indicated that some court orders might not be obligatory, igniting a debate on presidential authority.

Department involved in the nomination and hearing of judges.

One of the nominees being confirmed for a top job at the justice department.

Another nominee for a top job at the justice department.

Selected nominee to lead the Office of Legal Policy.

The former president whose lawyers are nominated to top justice department positions.