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Senators relaunch bipartisan immigration discussions - Roll Call

A bipartisan group of senators has resumed efforts to revise the U.S. immigration system.

Roll Call · Apr 28, 2022

California tech billionaire launches Senate campaign to take on Tesla from Congress

WASHINGTON — This tech billionaire wants to take on Tesla — on the way to the United States Senate.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 20, 2022

Mark Z. Barabak: ‘It’s not as bad as it looks.’ Alex Padilla on life in the Senate, and spicing up Capitol Hill

SAN FRANCISCO — Less than a year and a half in office, Alex Padilla has already made his mark in the U.S. Senate.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 19, 2022

Sen. Padilla’s flight troubles could delay Senate’s confirmation of Jackson to high court

WASHINGTON — Sen. Alex Padilla’s flight troubles could delay the Senate’s timeline for confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2022

‘You’re my star’: high points of Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearings

From a friend’s charming stories to a senator’s heartfelt backing, here are some non-enraging moments from the Senate

The Guardian - US · Mar 26, 2022

Jackie Calmes: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s critics won’t be the ones making history

Ketanji Brown Jackson had me at “Whoa!”

Los Angeles Times · Mar 25, 2022

At the Races: KBJ OK TBD - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Mar 24, 2022

The Latino groups backing Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

Advocates see Jackson, who would be the first Black woman to serve on the high court, as an ally on critical civil rights issues.

Axios · Mar 22, 2022

State of the Union live: Biden denounces ‘menacing’ Putin and vows to tackle inflation and Covid – as it happened

President condemns Russia, outlines plans to deal with rising prices and promises ‘new moment’ in fight against coronavirus

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2022

California senators confront Democrats over tech antitrust effort

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill to place parameters on the country's biggest tech companies has found new support in recent weeks, yet is dividing Democrats as they confront a long-held campaign pledge.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022