Full Senate vote would follow “in short order.” Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson wrapped up Thursday. The Senate Judiciary Committee is now preparing for…
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Hearings Begin for Supreme Court Nominee
Hearings are expected to last four days. The Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings Monday for President Biden’s first Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson. If confirmed, Judge…
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EARN IT Act Approved for Floor by Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill seeks to overcome the liability shield in Communication Decency Act. The Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies act (EARN IT) was approved for consideration on…
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HHS Wants $30 Billion More in COVID Aid
Says U.S. is not prepared for what comes next. The Department of Health and Human Services needs at least $30 billion to keep its wide-ranging COVID-19 responses going,…
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Clarification Sought on Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants
President Biden dismissed the reports as “garbage.” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley wrote Thursday to Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling on…
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FBI Director Testifies Before Senate Committee
Wray warns of homegrown terrorists in the future. On Tuesday, FBI Director Chirs Wray sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee to give testimony about the events that took…
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Judicial Panel Advances Barrett Nomination
Full Senate set to vote October 26. The Senate Judiciary Committee officially voted to advance the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for a final vote of…
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Barrett Confirmation Vote Set for Monday
Senate Leader McConnell feels confident. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote Monday to confirm President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney…
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Barrett Confirmation Hearings Conclude
“You will be confirmed, God willing,” Chairman Graham said. The hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be a Supreme…
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Senate Sets Voting Dates on Barrett Nomination
Committee will vote October 22; full Senate October 23. Rejecting a motion to delay proceedings until after the election, the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled October 22 to advance…
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