DARK SECRETS: 15 - The Real Truth

Dining workers vie for the Senate’s fragmented attention - Roll Call

As people rushed to the Supreme Court this week to chant about abortion, a different kind of protest unfolded just a block away. Senate dining workers gathered once again to march in a tight circle, calling for better benefits and job security. It was their latest action as they push…

Roll Call · May 4, 2022

He got Congress to care about antitrust again. Now time is running out, says David Cicilline - Roll Call

If Democrats lose control in the midterms, as most election handicappers expect, it could spell trouble for the push to rein in Big Tech.

Roll Call · May 3, 2022

Leaders, family, friends remember Mondale

MINNEAPOLIS — A preacher's son guided by a quiet faith, Walter "Fritz" Mondale ascended from humble beginnings in southern Minnesota all the way to the White House, forever changing the role of the vice president and acting as a "guiding light" to a generation of politicians who followed him.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

Ginni Thomas texts show Supreme Court needs ethics rules, Klobuchar says

WASHINGTON — Sen. Amy Klobuchar called for the Supreme Court to adopt the same ethics standards as lower courts after revelations that a conservative justice’s wife was active in attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2022

Live updates: Kharkiv nuclear facility again hit by shelling

Ukraine’s nuclear watchdog says that a nuclear research facility in Kharkiv again has come under shelling by Russia and the fighting makes it impossible to assess the damage

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2022

American Tyler Jacob released from Russian captivity after trying to flee Ukraine

Minnesota man was removed from bus at checkpoint in Crimea as he tried to get to Turkey

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

Supreme Court’s ideological split silently shapes debate at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing

WASHINGTON — For more than 20 hours over three days, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has faced two rounds of questioning before the 22 members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with inquiries ranging from her views on the separation of powers to substantive due process. But so far, no one has…

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Supreme Court rejects GOP effort to overturn Wisconsin congressional map

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an effort by Wisconsin Republicans to overturn a court-chosen congressional map in the state.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022

Supreme Court’s ideological split silently shapes debate at Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing - Roll Call

“What do you think is the purpose of a dissent?” was the sleeper question of the week as senators quizzed President Biden’s court pick.

Roll Call · Mar 23, 2022

Supreme Court rejects GOP effort to overturn Wisconsin congressional map - Roll Call

The map could flip one Democratic held in Wisconsin seat to the GOP in November, when a net pickup of five seats would flip House control.

Roll Call · Mar 23, 2022