Dobbs anniversary finds Democrats still on offense on abortion policy Democrats going into 2024 elections see abortion as a winning issue, while some Republicans are pushing for a national ban. Roll Call · Jun 22, 2023
Trump and his allies try to spin classified documents case with myths and misinformation Former President Donald Trump stuck to a familiar script at a campaign event held hours after he pleaded not guilty Tuesday in a federal court to 37 felony counts connected to his handling of classified documents. Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2023
Lindsey Graham says it would be a ‘major outrage’ if Trump is indicted over January 6 South Carolina senator claims DoJ is applying inconsistent standard even as agency nears decision on charging Hunter Biden The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023
Donald Trump’s arrest is ugly but it’s also democracy in action Justice for the lawless Trump has been far too long in coming. But who knows whether he really will be held responsible in the long run The Guardian - US · Jun 14, 2023
White House pushes for renewal of electronic surveillance law provision Section 702 of Fisa is set to expire at the end of the year, but its reauthorization is facing backlash The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2023
Lindsey Graham insists he’s not ‘inconsistent’ for backing Trump as he’s dismissed as ‘a spineless coward’ South Carolina senator said he would still support former president in 2024 race The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Senators want privacy safeguards in renewing surveillance tool Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee told intelligence officials Tuesday that a contentious surveillance tool that expires at the end of the year needs more privacy safeguards for Americans. Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023
Senators want privacy safeguards in renewing surveillance tool - Roll Call Senate Judiciary Committee members told intelligence officials Tuesday a key surveillance tool needs more privacy safeguards for Americans. Roll Call · Jun 13, 2023
Ex-CIA chief calls Lindsey Graham a ‘spineless coward’ over his defence of Trump John Brennan, who ran spy agency under Barack Obama, says Trump ‘is definitely a threat, a major danger to our national security’ The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Severity of Trump indictment handcuffs Republican defenses - Roll Call The documents in Donald Trump’s federal indictment appeared serious enough for some Republicans to balk at directly defending his actions. Roll Call · Jun 12, 2023
Graham's Trump defense goes up in flames Graham tried to cite Hillary Clinton to defend Trump and falsely claimed former president is charged with spying Salon · Jun 12, 2023
Donald Trump boosted by support from Republican voters ahead of arraignment Poll shows 80% of likely GOP voters think ex-president should be eligible for re-election even if convicted but senators are less keen The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2023
This is nothing like "but her emails" As much as I loathe the idea of re-litigating "but her emails," I'm sorry to say that it's now necessary Salon · Jun 12, 2023
Lindsey Graham ties himself in knots trying to defend Trump over classified documents indictment South Carolina senator previously said he was done with Trump support after January 6 The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Ukraine tells ‘clown’ Tucker Carlson to check his facts after pro-Kremlin rant in first Twitter show Right-wing host called Volodymyr Zelensky ‘sweaty and rat-like’ as he launched new Twitter show
The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2023 Tucker Carlson peddles conspiracy theories on Twitter debut from barn Former Fox News host backs Russia and insults Ukraine’s Zelenskiy in 10-minute monologue greeted with widespread derision
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023 Senate passes debt limit bill after marathon 11 amendment votes to avoid default The bill goes to President Joe Biden’s desk before the United States would default on its debt
Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023 Deal to raise debt ceiling passes US Senate, heads to Biden The vote comes as the US hurtles towards a June 5 deadline to raise the government borrowing limit or face default.
WEKU · Jun 1, 2023 Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden's desk with days to spare As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare.
The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2023 US debt ceiling deal narrowly passes Senate averting catastrophic federal default With just days before the 5 June default deadline, president Joe Biden has indicated he will sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk
Roll Call · Jun 1, 2023 Senators eye Ukraine aid bills as avenue to increase DOD budget - Roll Call Senators are weighing using bills that provide funds for aid to Ukraine as a vehicle to increase the Pentagon's budget.
Roll Call · May 30, 2023 Debt limit deal clears key hurdle; more land mines await - Roll Call Debt limit legislation cleared its first critical hurdle Tuesday, when the House Rules Committee backed the terms for floor debate.
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 461 of the invasion Overnight attack on Kyiv leaves one person dead; two people require medical assistance after drone strike on Moscow
Zenger · May 30, 2023 Lindsey Graham Calls The Russian Warrant For His Arrest As A Badge Of Honor Graham's visit to Ukraine comes at a time to unite his colleagues as he shows his tough talk against Vladimir Putin.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023 Russia issues arrest warrant for Sen. Lindsey Graham over comments about Ukraine Russian authorities object to statements of support for Ukraine made by the South Carolina Republican, who says he wears the arrest warrant as a ‘Badge of Honor.’