The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Kristen Clarke to run the civil rights division at the Department of Justice on Thursday, but her confirmation is still not certain as a … [Read more...] about Nomination of Kristen Clarke, controversial Biden civil-rights pick, hangs in balance
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Controversial Biden DOJ civil rights nominee takes step closer to confirmation
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday cast an 11-11 tie vote on the nomination of Kristen Clarke to be the assistant attorney general for civil rights, bringing the controversial nominee one step … [Read more...] about Controversial Biden DOJ civil rights nominee takes step closer to confirmation
Biden rolls out racially diverse slate of judicial nominees, including a Bush nominee
President Biden on Wednesday announced his intent to nominate three new Court of Appeals nominees and three new District Court nominees – picks that the White House says embody his commitment to … [Read more...] about Biden rolls out racially diverse slate of judicial nominees, including a Bush nominee
Microwave weapons are targeting US officials at home and abroad
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers about who is responsible for what a growing consensus of experts believe are targeted attacks on U.S. diplomats and national security … [Read more...] about Microwave weapons are targeting US officials at home and abroad
Thomas dissents in military rape case, says Supreme Court should allow military members to sue government
Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday dissented from the Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case of a West Point cadet who says she was raped and wants to sue the federal government alleging it … [Read more...] about Thomas dissents in military rape case, says Supreme Court should allow military members to sue government
Montana’s judicial branch at center of power struggle
Power over Montana's judicial branch is at the center of a debate over the constitutionality of a new law that gives the governor more options to fill midterm vacancies on the state bench.Senate Bill … [Read more...] about Montana’s judicial branch at center of power struggle
Rep. Jim Jordan tells Nadler he wants border-crisis hearing, with DHS chief Mayorkas to testify: report
The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee is seeking a Capitol Hill hearing on the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border – and wants a key Biden administration official to testify.U.S. Rep. Jim … [Read more...] about Rep. Jim Jordan tells Nadler he wants border-crisis hearing, with DHS chief Mayorkas to testify: report
Rep. Jim Jordan tells Nadler he wants border-crisis hearing, with DHS chief Mayorkas to testify: report
The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee is seeking a Capitol Hill hearing on the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border – and wants a key Biden administration official to testify.U.S. Rep. Jim … [Read more...] about Rep. Jim Jordan tells Nadler he wants border-crisis hearing, with DHS chief Mayorkas to testify: report
Court-packing push puts moderate Dems in spotlight
A bill introduced Thursday by a handful of liberal Democrats to pack the Supreme Court is likely to put pressure on moderate Democrats who aren't on board with it, leaving them caught in a tug of war … [Read more...] about Court-packing push puts moderate Dems in spotlight
Burgess Owens tells Biden, Harris to ‘get some backbone,’ visit border region
U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, called on President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to "get some backbone" and visit the U.S.-Mexico border amid a surge in migrant crossings, according to … [Read more...] about Burgess Owens tells Biden, Harris to ‘get some backbone,’ visit border region
