“With the Republican Party in control of the two political branches of government, the judiciary’s willingness to defend the law is invaluable,” writes NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters.

NCR’s Heidi Schlumpf shares a recipe for  broccoli cheddar soup from the blog “I heart vegetables.” She says it’s a family favorite.

NCR’s Heidi Schlumpf shares a recipe for  broccoli cheddar soup from the blog “I heart vegetables.” She says it’s a family favorite.

NCR’s Heidi Schlumpf shares a recipe for  broccoli cheddar soup from the blog “I heart vegetables.” She says it’s a family favorite.

NCR’s Heidi Schlumpf shares a recipe for  broccoli cheddar soup from the blog “I heart vegetables.” She says it’s a family favorite.

NCR’s Heidi Schlumpf shares a recipe for  broccoli cheddar soup from the blog “I heart vegetables.” She says it’s a family favorite.

NCR’s Heidi Schlumpf shares a recipe for  broccoli cheddar soup from the blog “I heart vegetables.” She says it’s a family favorite.

NCR’s Heidi Schlumpf shares a recipe for  broccoli cheddar soup from the blog “I heart vegetables.” She says it’s a family favorite.

NCR’s Heidi Schlumpf shares a recipe for  broccoli cheddar soup from the blog “I heart vegetables.” She says it’s a family favorite.

NCR’s Heidi Schlumpf shares a recipe for  broccoli cheddar soup from the blog “I heart vegetables.” She says it’s a family favorite.