Biden's one trick to fix a broken SCOTUS Biden’s proposed constitutional amendment would be just the latest to amendment to correct a Supreme Court mistake Salon · Jul 31, 2024
Democrats Rally Behind Kamala Harris For Presidential Nomination Democratic leaders endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the potential presidential nominee, showcasing a united front within the party. Top News · Jul 22, 2024
Sen. Mazie Hirono Endorses VP Kamala Harris For President Sen. Mazie Hirono endorses VP Kamala Harris as a future Democratic leader, boosting Harris's potential presidential run. Top News · Jul 21, 2024
The Feinstein they knew: Women of the Senate remember a fighter and friend In tributes to Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death, her female colleagues talked about her indomitable, fierce intelligence and how she had paved the way for so many women The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021 The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Maui wildfire survivors decry lack of warnings as death toll rises Some residents refuse to vacate towns burned down to the ground, citing fear that they will not be able to return. Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2023
Hawaii wildfires: deadliest US blaze in a century kills at least 93 people Governor says death toll in Lahaina is expected to rise after ‘worst natural disaster that Hawaii ever faced’ The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2023
With key Democratic senators undecided, Julie Su's bid for Labor secretary languishes Former California labor chief Julie Su's bid to become President Biden's Labor secretary is languishing, showing how hard it can be for a progressive Californian to win Senate confirmation in a deeply divided Washington. Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2023
The Senate holds its Supreme Court ethics hearing this week — with no justices Ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on Supreme Court ethics reform, Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono tells NPR that the highest court in the U.S. should have the highest ethical standards. WEKU · May 1, 2023
Biden's appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
Senate clears way for final vote on Garcetti's nomination as ambassador to India WASHINGTON — Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be ambassador to India cleared an important procedural hurdle on the Senate floor Wednesday, a strong indication that he will be confirmed to the post later in the day. Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023
Eric Garcetti's stalled nomination to ambassador's post sees slight progress WASHINGTON — Eric Garcetti's nomination to be ambassador to India made incremental progress this week as the former Los Angeles mayor impressed a Republican senator after a private meeting and won over an undecided Democrat. Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2023
Biden Labor pick may be "political hack" Marty Walsh was actually the first Labor Secretary to come out of the union movement since the 1970s Salon · Feb 13, 2023
Justice Department details threats against election workers A top official says the Justice Department has charged five people for making threats of violence against election workers amid a rising wave of harassment and intimidation tied to the 2020 presidential election The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022 Navy expedites waterborne drones to close gap with China The U.S. Navy is working to develop drone ships as it faces a growing threat from China
Reason · May 12, 2022 The Failed Senate Abortion Bill Went Far Beyond Preserving Current Rights Without citing any constitutional authority to dictate state abortion policies, the bill would have overridden regulations that have been upheld or have yet to be tested.
WEKU · May 5, 2022 Democrats promise votes on abortion rights despite vanishingly small odds of success With the Supreme Court seemingly poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, Democrats look to legislation to keep abortion legal.
The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2022 Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks at her confirmation hearing – finally Nominee talked of ‘historic chance’ to be the first Black woman on supreme court – but first she had to listen to a lot of white men
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022 Sen. Collins, key vote on court, gives Jackson warm review Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is winning praise from a key Senate Republican