Danger and deja vu: what 2011 can tell us about the US debt ceiling crisis Congress appears to be facing its biggest debt standoff in years – and the consequences of default could be disastrous The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2023
What should Democrats do about Dianne Feinstein? From judicial nominations to holding the Supreme Court accountable to administration rules, Feinstein’s absence has become hard to ignore for Senate Democrats. They are still hoping she returns, Eric Garcia reports The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Debt ceiling: McCarthy wins 1st round, Biden eyes long game Speaker Kevin McCarthy surprised Washington when he united the raucous House Republican majority to pass a sweeping debt ceiling package The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
Latest push to revive Equal Rights Amendment fails in Senate Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic measure to revive the Equal Rights Amendment, dealing yet another blow to supporters who have pushed for more than five decades to amend the Constitution to prohibit discrimination based on sex The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
House GOP passes debt "sabotage" bill "This is completely unworkable," Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Salon · Apr 27, 2023
Elon Musk meets Congress leader Schumer to warn of AI apocalypse ‘AI has great power to do good and evil,’ tech billionaire says, ‘better the former’ The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023
Senate to vote on Equal Rights Amendment becoming law, 100 years after measure introduced "I'm going to bring this to the Senate floor this week," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said. Axios · Apr 25, 2023
Congress squabble over debt ceiling as risk of default inches closer Kevin McCarthy kickstarted talks with the White House, but his proposal may not even have the Republican votes to move forward The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023
These are Joe Biden’s top policy priorities if he wins a second term. But the GOP could stifle his agenda From gun control to abortion protections, these are the top policy priorities for Joe Biden in a second term The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023
An update on Article III judgeship nominations Welcome to the Friday, April 21, Brew. Ballotpedia · Apr 21, 2023
Senate passes fire department grant program The Senate has passed legislation to reauthorize federal grants for local fire departments The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
John Fetterman wants to 'pay it forward' by speaking openly about his depression The Pennsylvania freshman senator is back to work on Capitol Hill after admitting himself to a hospital to seek treatment for clinical depression in February. WEKU · Apr 20, 2023
Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate The Senate has rejected a Republican effort to reverse a Department of Veterans Affairs policy that would expand some abortion services to veterans regardless of state laws, a victory for President Joe Biden and Democrats who say the services are necessary medical care The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023
GOP women lawmakers come to Feinstein's defense vs. "sexist" campaign "To me it’s ageist and it’s sexist," said Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). Axios · Apr 19, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023 Schumer introduces resolution supporting FBI after Trump called for defunding Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that he was introducing a resolution in support of fully funding federal law enforcement, attempting to embarrass Republicans after Donald Trump suggested Congress should defund the FBI and the Justice Department.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 Senate Republicans object to replacing Democrat Dianne Feinstein, 89, on Judiciary Committee The California Democrat’s absence has made it more difficult for her party to confirm judicial nominees
WEKU · Apr 18, 2023 Republicans block effort to replace Feinstein on Judiciary panel Senator Mitch McConnell, the top Senate Republican, said GOP senators opposed Democrats' effort to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., who is recovering from shingles.
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023 Democrats face obstacles in replacing Feinstein on panel Democrats’ efforts to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee are meeting quick opposition from some Republicans
WEKU · Apr 17, 2023 Speaker McCarthy outlines GOP debt limit plan, Democrats pan demands as extreme Talks over raising the nation's borrowing authority are stalled so House Speaker McCarthy says GOP will vote on their own plan. Democrats say adding demands to avoid a historic default is reckless.
Roll Call · Apr 17, 2023 Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows - Roll Call California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's request that she be replaced on the Judiciary Committee temporarily could get complicated.
Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023 Ahead of GOP hearing in New York, Schumer calls on Republicans to denounce Trump's attacks on FBI If GOP lawmakers want to talk tough on criminal justice, they should start by denouncing former President Donald Trump’s attacks on the feds, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Reason · Apr 14, 2023 Chuck Schumer's Hasty Plan To Regulate Artificial Intelligence Is a Really Bad Idea Federal A.I. regulation now will hinder progress, consumer choice, and market competition.
Salon · Apr 13, 2023 Dianne Feinstein dodges calls to resign Members of her own party called for her to step down after her absence prevented judicial confirmations
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Dianne Feinstein bows to pressure and asks to be ‘temporarily’ replaced on judiciary panel The California Democrat’s continued absence has led to others to call on her to resign
WEKU · Apr 13, 2023 Feinstein asks to be temporarily replaced on Judiciary Committee amid calls to resign The move could help Senate Democrats advance more federal judges for confirmation. Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, hasn't cast a vote since Feb. 16.