Senators derailed Biden from dumping head of Nobel-winning World Food Program Biden wanted to replace Republican David Beasley at the UN. Axios · Jun 12, 2022
Lindsey Graham and Bernie Sanders kick off a new debate series. It’ll be ‘fun’ - Roll Call The idea is simple: Take Bernie Sanders and Lindsey Graham, put them inside a replica of the Senate chamber, and see what happens next. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2022
Then and now: GOP lawmakers' evolution on the Capitol riot Most every Republican lawmaker expressed outrage in the days after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021 The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Biden officials privately bearish on gun control deal White House aides aren't under any delusion that a presidential speech will change obstruction on Capitol Hill. Axios · Jun 3, 2022
Fulton County grand jury prepares to hear testimony in Trump probe ATLANTA — The Fulton County District Attorney’s wide-ranging criminal investigation into efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election is heating up, weeks after the seating of a special purpose grand jury with subpoena power. Tribune News Service · May 28, 2022
Analysis: Two key words could sink long-shot talks on preventing mass shootings WASHINGTON — There are many reasons to doubt Congress will send President Joe Biden any legislation to slow a spate of mass shootings, including two key words: “directly related.” Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022
Trump election probe grand jury to hear from Raffensperger Georgia’s secretary of state is expected to appear next week before a special grand jury in an investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to meddle in the 2020 election in the state The Independent UK · May 27, 2022
‘Directly related’: Two key words could sink long-shot talks on preventing mass shootings - Roll Call Democrats are skeptical about striking a deal with Republicans to help prevent more mass shootings, which are a new American tradition. Roll Call · May 27, 2022
Senators talk expanded gun background checks, red flag laws A bipartisan group of senators is considering how Congress should respond to the horrific shooting of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas The Independent UK · May 27, 2022
Senators debate red flag law grants after Texas shooting - Roll Call A bipartisan group of senators is considering legislation to provide states grants to implement so-called red flag laws. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
Senate Judiciary Committee sends D.C. Circuit nominee to the floor WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Judge J. Michelle Childs for the influential federal appeals court in Washington, in a bipartisan 17-5 vote that sets up a later final confirmation vote on the Senate floor. Tribune News Service · May 26, 2022
Senate panel approves Michelle Childs for DC appeals court South Carolina jurist Michelle Childs is one step closer to confirmation for the federal court typically seen as a proving ground for the nation’s highest bench The Independent UK · May 26, 2022
Senate Judiciary Committee sends DC Circuit nominee to the floor The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Judge J. Michelle Childs for the influential federal appeals court in Washington. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
John M. Crisp: WTF? Are we wearing out the F-word? On one of my regular browsing excursions through Barnes & Noble, I came across a book display entitled: "Path to Personal Growth." Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022
The Independent UK · May 22, 2022 Billionaire Larry Ellison plotted with Trump aides on call about overturning election, report says Unclear how long Oracle chairman’s involvement lasted
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 Lindsey Graham now says he was ‘wrong’ for praising Biden after Capitol riot Comes after audio leaked of Graham saying Biden would be ‘maybe the best person to have,’ after January 6 insurrection
The Independent UK · May 11, 2022 New audio reveals Lindsey Graham blasting Trump after Jan 6 Capitol riot ‘How mad can you get at Joe Biden?’
The Guardian - US · May 11, 2022 Lindsey Graham said Joe Biden is ‘best person’ to lead US, tapes reveal Republican senator and Trump loyalist made comments in wake of January 6 US Capitol attack to authors of new book
Salon · May 8, 2022 Audio: Lindsey Graham kisses up to Trump Graham is being slammed for the audio, released by The New York Times' Jonathan Martin and Alex Burns
The Independent UK · May 6, 2022 From Amazon to AWJS, is the future of social justice activism post-partisan? With many activists fed up with the slow pace of change in Washington, they’re turning to business for help ending mass incarceration, Josh Marcus reports from the American Workforce and Justice Summit
The Guardian - US · May 6, 2022 Seth Meyers rips Matt Gaetz: ‘Very telling you think “over-educated” is a burn’ Late-night hosts discuss the Republican congressman’s Roe v Wade tweet, and Madison Cawthorn’s latest scandal
Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022 Former VP Pence visits South Carolina, says overturning Roe would be a 'fresh start on life' SPARTANBURG, S.C. — While touting his anti-abortion credentials, former Vice President Mike Pence said the country could see a "fresh start" if the Supreme Court follows through on a leaked draft opinion and overturns Roe v. Wade.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2022 Amazon union leader hits back at Lindsey Graham in Senate hearing: ‘You should listen’ ‘You forgot that the people are the ones who make these companies operate’
Al Jazeera · May 4, 2022 Abortion rights take centre stage in US midterm election year Democratic politicians expect a pending Supreme Court decision to prompt their voters to ‘rise up’ and ‘fight’.