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Trump Tries To Fire Inspectors General, Likely Violating Federal Law

A law passed in 2022 requires the president to give Congress a "substantive rationale" for removing inspectors general. Trump has not done that.

Reason

U.S. Senate investigation of migrant child’s death finds poor medical care at border protection facilities

The Senate Judiciary Committee launched its investigation following the 2023 death of an 8-year-old girl at a facility in Harlingen.

The Texas Tribune

Senator Durbin Expresses Grave Concerns Over FBI Director Nominee

Sen. Durbin expresses concerns about Kash Patel's nomination for FBI Director, citing lack of experience, political biases, and controversial statements.

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Durbin Criticizes Trump's FBI Pick Kash Patel's Qualifications

Senator Durbin expresses concerns about Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI, citing lack of experience and evasive responses during their meeting.

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Will Pam Bondi, attorney general pick, retract claims of ‘stolen’ election?

Fact checking what Bondi said about Trump claims, election falsehoods, crime rates at her Senate confirmation hearing.

Al Jazeera

Pam Bondi refuses to say Trump lost 2020 election in confirmation hearing

Democratic senators push Trump’s pick for attorney general to declare her independence from the president-elect

The Independent UK

Bondi dodges 2020 election question

Bondi told senators she'd evaluate January 6 convictions on a "case-by-case" basis

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Sen. Durbin Questions Pam Bondi's Loyalty As Attorney General Nominee

Sen. Durbin raises concerns about Pam Bondi's loyalty to Trump affecting her role as attorney general.

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Senator Durbin To Vote Yes On Rubio For Secretary Of State

Senator Durbin endorses Senator Rubio for Secretary of State, highlighting shared foreign policy views and qualifications for the role.

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Former Attorneys General Urge Confirmation Of Pam Bondi

Former attorneys general endorse Pam Bondi for DOJ head citing her prosecutorial experience and bipartisan work. Debate continues over her nomination.

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Biden cheered by Democrats and civil rights groups for commuting dozens of death row sentences

Biden’s announcement leaves Democrats breathing easier after Hunter, ‘Kids for Cash’ clemency news

The Independent UK

‘A serious disease’: Congress weighs federal gambling crackdown amid growing concerns

With sports betting now legal in 38 states, experts worry that gambling addiction is also growing

The Guardian - US

‘An ethical crisis of its own making’: Democrats blast Supreme Court ethics

In a new report, Democrats on US Senate Judiciary Committee call out alleged ethical lapses among high court justices.

Al Jazeera

Top Senate Dem Releases Report Accusing Justice Thomas, Alito Of Violating Federal Law Before Republicans Take Over Chamber

The report from the Senate Judiciary Committee found Alito and Thomas failed to disclose lavish trips on their financial disclosure forms

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Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Electoral College: 'The Person Who Gets the Most Votes Should Win'

About a month after President-elect Donald Trump emerged victorious in the 2024 presidential election, three Democratic legislators have introduced a constitutional amendment that would abolish the Electoral College if passed.

The Independent UK

Senate’s progressive wing proposes bill to end the Electoral College and ‘restore democracy’

Senators propose abolition of ‘flawed and outdated’ system that ‘disenfranchises millions of Americans’

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Senate Democrats Propose Abolishing Electoral College

Senate Democrats propose amendment to replace Electoral College with popular vote system, sparking debate and criticism from GOP lawmakers.

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Sen. Durbin Supports Biden's Pardon Of Son Hunter

Senator Durbin and Rep. Schiff express concerns about preemptive pardons, contrasting with President Biden's recent actions. The debate over integrity and ...

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Sen. Sinema Pokes Fun At Senate Democrats Over Filibuster Support

Explore the evolving dynamics of the filibuster debate in the Senate, highlighting bipartisan calls and the departure of Senators Sinema and Manchin.

The Independent UK

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month

The Independent UK

‘The president’s Middle East policy has failed’: Democrats are breaking with Biden over Israel and Gaza

Nearly a third of Senate Democratic caucus voted to halt arms sales on Wednesday, in direct defiance of the White House. This large number represents trouble for Biden’s legacy

Al Jazeera

US House committee withholds report on Trump attorney general pick Gaetz

Matt Gaetz has faced allegations of sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl, drug use, and misappropriating campaign funds.

Salon

Senators: Show us Gaetz ethics report

Senators on both sides are asking to see the results of a years-long probe into the former representative

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Senate Republicans Withhold Support For Gaetz As Attorney General

Senate Republicans cautious about supporting Gaetz as attorney general, while Democrats call for release of ethics report. Potential clash between Trump an...

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Senate Democrats Call For Release Of Gaetz Ethics Report

Senate Democrats press for transparency in releasing House Ethics committee findings on Matt Gaetz amid his nomination for attorney general.

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