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Sen. Chris Van Hollen trip seeks return of migrant deported in error - Roll Call

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has taken a lead role among Democrats opposing the mistaken deportation of a migrant who lived in Maryland.

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Democrats seek hearing on Ed Martin pick for US attorney in DC - Roll Call

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee want a confirmation hearing on Edward Martin’s bid to become U.S. attorney in D.C.

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Hill wants $15 billion for weapons Pentagon didn't seek: report - Roll Call

A new report from Taxpayers for Common Sense found that lawmakers pushed to add $15 billion the Pentagon didn't request to defense prorams.

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Simpson remembered as a giant of the Senate, literally - Roll Call

The colorful former Wyoming Sen. Alan K. Simpson died Friday at age 93 while recovering from a broken hip he sustained in December.

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Jan. 6 defendants returning to Capitol sparks concern from lawmakers - Roll Call

Some members of Congress have raised concerns over Capitol Hill appearances from figures associated with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

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Congress pushed back after Watergate, but what about now? - Roll Call

Partisanship has left Congress ill-equipped to respond to President Donald Trump moves to unravel restrictions on presidents, experts say.

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Senator presses Justice Department picks on following court orders - Roll Call

Sen. Richard J. Durbin asked Trump picks for Justice Department roles whether elected officials could refuse to obey a federal court order.

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Senators clash over FBI director pick ahead of confirmation vote - Roll Call

Republicans and Democrats offered sharply different versions of Kash Patel’s fitness to be FBI director ahead of floor action Thursday.

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances Patel for FBI director - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the pick of President Donald Trump ally Kash Patel to lead the FBI on a party-line vote Thursday.

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Senators question Todd Blanche for top Justice Department role - Roll Call

Deputy attorney general nominee Todd Blanche largely sidestepped questions about Justice Department personnel moves Wednesday.

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Senator accuses Kash Patel of directing FBI personnel ‘purge’ - Roll Call

Sen. Richard J. Durbin accused FBI director nominee Kash Patel of acting to direct a “purge” of career officials at the agency.

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Senate confirms Pam Bondi as next attorney general - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi to be the next attorney general at a pivotal moment for the Justice Department.

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Vulnerable lawmakers begin 2026 cycle with modest war chests - Roll Call

Fourth-quarter fundraising reports filed with the FEC show many vulnerable lawmakers starting the cycle with modest war chests.

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Trump firings tee up broader legal clash over congressional power - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s firings sets up another major legal clash over Congress’ power to put limits on the removal of federal officials.

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FBI director pick tells Senate violent crime would be a top priority - Roll Call

Kash Patel told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that he would focus on combatting violent crime if he becomes FBI director.

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FBI director pick Patel to face questions about past comments - Roll Call

FBI director nominee Kash Patel is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing Thursday.

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Senate panel advances Bondi nomination for attorney general - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines Wednesday to advance the nomination of Pam Bondi for attorney general.

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Democrats in Congress largely stay on sidelines in DNC chair race

Many top Democrats, including most members of Congress, have refrained from publicly weighing in on the DNC chair election.

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Pam Bondi tells Senate panel she would end 'partisanship' at DOJ - Roll Call

Pam Bondi told a Senate panel she would push to return the Justice Department to "its core mission” as the next attorney general.

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Trump's plans for Department of Justice hang over Bondi hearing - Roll Call

Pam Bondi will face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for the first day of her confirmation hearing to be attorney general.

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An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026 - Roll Call

Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years.

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Biden edges out Trump's first-term federal judicial confirmations - Roll Call

President Joe Biden will leave office with more lifetime judicial confirmations than his predecessor and a legacy of diversifying the bench.

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Senate Democrats air concerns about Trump mass deportation plan - Roll Call

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Tuesday to highlight the costs and human toll mass deportations.

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Senate Democrats approve leadership team for new Congress - Roll Call

Senate Democrats approved their leadership team for the next Congress, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar elevated to the No. 3 spot.

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Klobuchar poised to become No. 3 Senate Democrat - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are scheduled to finalize their leadership team Tuesday, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar poised to become the caucus's No. 3 leader.

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