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Election rulings temper Supreme Court’s conservative streak

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court shrugged off partisan criticism this term and again delivered conservative decisions in major cases about race and religious rights, but the justices declined a chance to do the same in some key election cases that could end up benefiting Democrats.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023

Election rulings temper Supreme Court’s conservative streak - Roll Call

The Supreme Court shrugged off partisan criticism this term and delivered conservative decisions in major cases on race and religious rights.

Roll Call · Jul 6, 2023

Congress wants to regulate AI. Big Tech is eager to help

WASHINGTON -- Members of Congress want to regulate artificial intelligence, and Big Tech is watching — and lobbying.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Blunt Rochester enters race for Senate seat in Delaware

Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester announced a run for Delaware’s open Senate seat Wednesday, officially launching an expected campaign and simultaneously opening up a race for the state’s sole House seat.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Blunt Rochester enters race for Senate seat in Delaware - Roll Call

A four-term House Democrat, Lisa Blunt Rochester is running for Senate in Delaware with the backing of retiring Sen. Thomas R. Carper.

Roll Call · Jun 21, 2023

Congress, White House race to get arms around AI systems  - Roll Call

Lawmakers are scrambling to catch up on emerging artificial technology, proposing a national commission and prepping a regulatory framework.

Roll Call · Jun 21, 2023

Jeffries: GOP ‘driving us toward a government shutdown’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is warning GOP members "are driving us toward a government shutdown."

Roll Call · Jun 15, 2023

Senate confirms voting rights lawyer as New York federal judge

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed voting rights lawyer Dale Ho to be a federal judge in New York, a nominee who followed a less traditional career path to the bench through work at the American Civil Liberties Union.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023

Senate confirms voting rights lawyer as New York federal judge - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Wednesday voting rights lawyer Dale Ho to be a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Roll Call · Jun 14, 2023

With key Democratic senators undecided, Julie Su's bid for Labor secretary languishes

Former California labor chief Julie Su's bid to become President Biden's Labor secretary is languishing, showing how hard it can be for a progressive Californian to win Senate confirmation in a deeply divided Washington.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2023