Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel locks down Senate support as Wray prepares to quitKash Patel is poised for confirmation as FBI director with strong Republican support and strategic groundwork despite potential skepticism from a few senators.
Republicans Continue to Cover Up Why Kash Patel Pled the Fifth - emptywheelSenate Judiciary Committee stalled the vote on Kash Patel's nomination amid concerns over grand jury testimony and investigation delays.
Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel locks down Senate support as Wray prepares to quitKash Patel is poised for confirmation as FBI director with strong Republican support and strategic groundwork despite potential skepticism from a few senators.
Republicans Continue to Cover Up Why Kash Patel Pled the Fifth - emptywheelSenate Judiciary Committee stalled the vote on Kash Patel's nomination amid concerns over grand jury testimony and investigation delays.
Pam Bondi Defends Record at Confirmation HearingPam Bondi aims to restore integrity to the DOJ and reject partisanship during her confirmation hearing.
Democrats Grill AG Pick Pam Bondi Over Whether She Can Defy TrumpPam Bondi's confirmation hearing raised questions about her independence from President-elect Trump, pivotal for the role of attorney general.
AG nominee Pam Bondi under fire from Padilla, Schiff over Trump pardons, immigrationPam Bondi faced heated questioning regarding her views on the 2020 elections during her Senate confirmation hearing.
Pam Bondi Defends Record at Confirmation HearingPam Bondi aims to restore integrity to the DOJ and reject partisanship during her confirmation hearing.
Democrats Grill AG Pick Pam Bondi Over Whether She Can Defy TrumpPam Bondi's confirmation hearing raised questions about her independence from President-elect Trump, pivotal for the role of attorney general.
AG nominee Pam Bondi under fire from Padilla, Schiff over Trump pardons, immigrationPam Bondi faced heated questioning regarding her views on the 2020 elections during her Senate confirmation hearing.
Alito And Thomas Still In Scalia's Shadow (When It Comes To Undisclosed Luxury Gifts)Justice Scalia epitomized an unethical relationship with wealthy benefactors, regularly accepting luxury gifts and failing to disclose them, violating federal ethical standards.
An ethical crisis of its own making': Democrats blast Supreme Court ethicsDemocrats report alleged ethical violations by Supreme Court justices, especially focusing on Justice Clarence Thomas and his acceptance of extravagant gifts.
Senate Held A Nixon-Inspired Hearing Specifically About Trump's Immunity ClaimThe Senate Judiciary Committee discussed a Supreme Court ruling allowing broader presidential immunity for illegal actions while in office.
Alito And Thomas Still In Scalia's Shadow (When It Comes To Undisclosed Luxury Gifts)Justice Scalia epitomized an unethical relationship with wealthy benefactors, regularly accepting luxury gifts and failing to disclose them, violating federal ethical standards.
An ethical crisis of its own making': Democrats blast Supreme Court ethicsDemocrats report alleged ethical violations by Supreme Court justices, especially focusing on Justice Clarence Thomas and his acceptance of extravagant gifts.
Senate Held A Nixon-Inspired Hearing Specifically About Trump's Immunity ClaimThe Senate Judiciary Committee discussed a Supreme Court ruling allowing broader presidential immunity for illegal actions while in office.
Senate Democrats seek probe into DOJ investigation of Trump and EgyptSenate Democrats request investigation into potential obstruction by Trump appointees regarding a $10 million campaign contribution from Egypt.
Democrats Ask That Trump Cabinet Picks Produce Communications With EpshteynSenate Democrats are investigating potential corruption in Trump's cabinet selection process by requesting communications with his legal adviser.
Senate Democrats seek probe into DOJ investigation of Trump and EgyptSenate Democrats request investigation into potential obstruction by Trump appointees regarding a $10 million campaign contribution from Egypt.
Democrats Ask That Trump Cabinet Picks Produce Communications With EpshteynSenate Democrats are investigating potential corruption in Trump's cabinet selection process by requesting communications with his legal adviser.
Durbin Urges Settlement for Accused 9/11 PlottersSenator Durbin urges support for a settlement for 9/11 mastermind to provide closure for affected families, amid ongoing trial delays.
The Latest Appellate Court Judge Nominee Waiting On A VoteThe Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a nominee for the Fourth Circuit along party lines.
Dick Durbin Demands Matt Gaetz House Ethics Report Be Made Available for Senate AG Confirmation HearingsSen. Durbin demands preservation of the ethics report on Gaetz following his nomination as Attorney General by Trump.
Absolutely': GOP Senator John Cornyn Wants House Ethics Committee to Release Matt Gaetz ReportSen. Cornyn calls for thorough vetting of Matt Gaetz amid serious allegations and potential impact on his candidacy for Attorney General.
Hugh Hewitt Speculates Trump May Actually Be Trying to Get Rid of Irresponsible and Erratic' Matt Gaetz: Playing 4-D Chess'Hugh Hewitt criticized Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general due to concerns over his irresponsibility and high-stakes scrutiny from the Senate.
Dick Durbin Demands Matt Gaetz House Ethics Report Be Made Available for Senate AG Confirmation HearingsSen. Durbin demands preservation of the ethics report on Gaetz following his nomination as Attorney General by Trump.
Absolutely': GOP Senator John Cornyn Wants House Ethics Committee to Release Matt Gaetz ReportSen. Cornyn calls for thorough vetting of Matt Gaetz amid serious allegations and potential impact on his candidacy for Attorney General.
Hugh Hewitt Speculates Trump May Actually Be Trying to Get Rid of Irresponsible and Erratic' Matt Gaetz: Playing 4-D Chess'Hugh Hewitt criticized Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general due to concerns over his irresponsibility and high-stakes scrutiny from the Senate.
The Oldest Member Of Congress Is Facing Calls To Resign, But Has Agreed To Step Back From An Influential CommitteeSen. Dianne Feinstein temporarily steps down from a key Senate committee due to health issues, impacting judicial nominations amid Democratic majority challenges.
GOP Senator Draws Gasps for Shocking Attack on Muslim Witness: You Should Hide Your Head in a Bag'Sen. Kennedy's aggressive questioning of Maya Berry underscores the intersection of politics and prejudice in current societal debates.
The Two-Pronged Attack on a Muslim Judicial NomineeThe Senate Judiciary Committee hearing focused on nominees Berner and Mangi, with Mangi's potential historic appointment as the first Muslim federal appellate judge gaining attention.
ABA should consider impact of rape-disclosure questions on bar applications, 3 senators tell associationThe ABA is urged to investigate the impact of rape-disclosure questions on bar applications by three senators.
Would-Be Federal Judges Are Flunking This Senator's Judicial 'Bar Exam'Judicial nominees are expected to know the law well for lifetime positionsSen. John Kennedy conducts 'pop quizzes' for judicial nominees
Senator proposes new encryption provision in bill against online child exploitationSen. Dick Durbin has circulated an updated version of a bill targeting the circulation of child exploitation materials online.The new draft removes the word 'reckless,' offering more legal protections for encrypted communications.
JUST IN: Senate Democrats Request Special Counsel to Investigate Clarence Thomas GiftsSenators have requested Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to investigate Justice Clarence Thomas for potential ethics, false statements, and tax law violations.
Clarence Thomas Took EVEN MORE Free Trips On Private Planes That He's Still Not Disclosed!Clarence Thomas received around $6 million in gifts, with the majority from one donor, and failed to disclose additional free trips on a private plane, raising concerns about ethical violations.
Witness Tells Off Republican Senator in Hearing on Abortion: Don't Ask a Question If You Don't Want to Know the Answer'The witness's response highlighted the rarity of late-term abortions and the severe medical circumstances involved.