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Cornyn, Tillis could create ‘wild card situation’ on Judiciary

Sen. John Cornyn’s loss to Trump-backed Ken Paxton in a primary last week means the Senate Judiciary Committee will have two Republican members who may feel less obligated to stick with President Donald Trump. Cornyn, R-Texas, joins Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., as Judiciary Committee members no longer facing reelection. Tillis…

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Ban on kids’ companion chatbots advanced by Senate committee

Providers of artificial intelligence companion chatbots would need to verify users’ ages and ban minors from the companions under a bill that advanced unanimously in a Senate committee Thursday. The Judiciary Committee voted 22-0 to approve the bill, which would make it a crime to knowingly provide a chatbot that…

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If Justice Alito resigns before the midterms, a Trump nominee to the Supreme Court is likely to sail through confirmation

Washington is buzzing with the possibility that President Donald Trump might name one or more Supreme Court justices before the November midterm elections.

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One Republican can be a major thorn in Trump’s side and put the kibosh on his nominees to fill top jobs

ANALYSIS: Sen. Thom Tillis and Trump have clashed repeatedly. But, Eric Garcia writes, the North Carolina Republican has the ability to block some of Trump’s most important nominees

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Raskin says Pam Bondi's DOJ gave him "damning" memo on Trump classified docs case

Prosecutors alleged that Trump showed a classified map to passengers on his private plane.

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Democrats to Pam Bondi on Justice Department's Epstein files "spying": "Stop now"

The lawmakers are also pressing for access to unreleased and fully unredacted Epstein documents.

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Thomas Massie: Epstein Conspiracy Is 'Bigger Than Watergate'

Rep. Thomas Massie explains why he is risking his political career over the Epstein files, details what he saw in the unredacted documents, and argues that the scandal reveals a bipartisan failure of accountability stretching across multiple administrations.

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What does the US Congress want with Australia’s eSafety commissioner?

In the lead-up to the much-discussed social media ban taking effect, Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is often in the headlines.

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GOP lawmakers warning Trump and Bondi not to withhold documents in Epstein files: ‘It would add fuel to the fire’

There are concerns that Bondi could cite the ongoing investigation into Epstein’s ties to Democratic associates, ordered by Trump last week, as a reason to withhold the files

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Nadler won’t seek reelection to Manhattan House seat - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the dean of the New York delegation and former chairman of the Judiciary Committee, is not seeking reelection.

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Pam Bondi Ditches Speaking Event After Report Reveals She Gave Trump Heads Up on Epstein Files

Pam Bondi declined a speaking event hours after a bombshell report revealed she allegedly warned Donald Trump that his name is in the files on Jeffrey Epstein.

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Senate even more afraid of Trump-Epstein fallout than Mike Johnson’s House is: ‘We’ve got enough to do’

ANALYSIS: Senate Republicans would rather focus on nominees and spending bills. They might not have a choice but to deal with Epstein

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Durbin's run at Judiciary Committee focused on immigration, judges - Roll Call

The retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin became a leading voice on immigration and criminal justice during his time on the Judiciary Committee.

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Three Republicans, all lawyers, join Senate Judiciary Committee - Roll Call

Republicans this Congress have added three new members to the Senate Judiciary Committee with high profile topics and nominees.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler Steps Aside, Rep. Jamie Raskin Emerges

Rep. Jerry Nadler withdraws from House Judiciary Committee race, endorsing Rep. Jamie Raskin. Younger Democrats seek leadership roles in the face of challe...

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Rep. Jamie Raskin Challenges Jerry Nadler For Judiciary Leadership

Rep. Jamie Raskin challenges Rep. Jerry Nadler for top Democrat on House Judiciary Committee in a bid to defend democracy and oppose authoritarianism.

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Trump must not dodge FBI checks on cabinet picks, say two former Senate counsels

Some people in Trump’s corner are suggesting allowing private investigators to vet high-level nominees instead of the FBI

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Gaetz criticized GOP senators, now he would need their votes - Roll Call

If former Rep. Matt Gaetz wants to be the next attorney general, he will need the votes of Senate Republicans he has personally criticized.

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Sen. Cramer Warns Against Recess Appointment For Gaetz Nomination

Senator Kevin Cramer raises concerns about transparency and political costs in the nomination process for former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

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Republicans question ‘moral authority’ of Matt Gaetz for Justice Dept pick after sexual misconduct allegations

Republican senators say Gaetz is not ‘a serious’ nominee who doesn’t have the ‘moral authority’ to lead the Department of Justice

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Democrats renew push on Supreme Court ethics, but GOP dissents - Roll Call

Republicans have resisted calls for congressional action from Democrats and outside advocacy groups on Supreme Court ethics.

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Republicans Attempt To Undermine Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing

Congressman Dan Goldman discusses attempts to undermine DOJ and FBI, defends integrity of legal proceedings against Trump.

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As Trump faced trial, key GOP lawmakers aided his public defense - Roll Call

As Donald Trump stood trial, his GOP allies in Congress used the power of their office to defend him in the court of public opinion.

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Christine Blasey Ford aims to own her story with 'One Way Back'

In an interview with NPR, Ford says it was only a couple of years ago that she felt ready to revisit how her life was upended by Brett Kavanaugh's rise to a position on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Thomas Massie Is Railing Against the 'Virtue Signal Vote'

"I have a history of being the only vote that was a 'no,'" the Kentucky Republican tells Reason.

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