Durbin Expresses Concerns Over Bondi's Nomination For Attorney General Senator Durbin raises concerns about Pam Bondi's nomination for attorney general and the need for independence in the Justice Department. Top News · Jan 29, 2025
Whistleblower raises alarm that Kash Patel ‘broke protocol’ over hostage rescue Unnamed whistleblower claims Patel inserted himself in a hostage exchange mission and provided public comment without authorization The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
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 · Jan 25, 2025
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 · Jan 24, 2025
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. Top News · Jan 22, 2025
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. Top News · Jan 21, 2025
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 · Jan 17, 2025
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 · Jan 15, 2025
Bondi dodges 2020 election question Bondi told senators she'd evaluate January 6 convictions on a "case-by-case" basis Salon · Jan 15, 2025
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. Top News · Jan 15, 2025
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. Top News · Jan 14, 2025
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. Top News · Jan 9, 2025
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 · Dec 23, 2024
‘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 · Dec 22, 2024
Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2024 ‘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.
Latin Times · Dec 21, 2024 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
Latin Times · Dec 17, 2024 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 · Dec 17, 2024 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’
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 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.
Top News · Dec 8, 2024 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 ...
Top News · Nov 26, 2024 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 · Nov 25, 2024 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 · Nov 21, 2024 ‘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 · Nov 21, 2024 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 · Nov 14, 2024 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