Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he has checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
Schumer expected to visit Israel as Bibi faces criticism over judicial overhaul plan Democrats in Congress are increasingly voicing their concerns over Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul plan. Axios · Feb 15, 2023
US Senators: Netanyahu Has Put His Interests Above Israel's After a series of statements by US administration spokespeople criticizing the Israeli government's policy to carry out a coup against the judiciary, more and more US lawmakers are speaking up and warning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is putting his interest above Israel's. Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Dick… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023
One of the deadliest federal prison units is closing The Bureau of Prisons is shutting down a unit at its newest penitentiary in Illinois, following an investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project that exposed it was rife with violence and abuse. WEKU · Feb 15, 2023
Social media's real crisis: Not Twitter While House Republicans chase Twitter conspiracy theories, social media drives a serious mental health crisis Salon · Feb 14, 2023
Get ethics on the docket at the U.S. Supreme Court With Americans’ trust in the Supreme Court at an all-time low, the nine justices in Washington ought to take a look at how Illinois does things. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 12, 2023
Chicago-area postal carriers ‘traumatized’ after recent armed robberies and other crimes, says head of union CHICAGO — Mail carriers in the Chicago area are traumatized, fearing for their lives, following a string of armed robberies and thefts targeting postal workers in recent months, the head of the Chicago branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers told the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday. Chicago Tribune · Feb 9, 2023
Editorial: Message from Memphis: Policing is more than Black and white Along with our heartfelt sympathies for their loss, we extend our gratitude and admiration to the family of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old father who died three days after a sickeningly savage police beating in Memphis on Jan. 7. Chicago Tribune · Feb 1, 2023
Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform National outrage over the killing of Tyre Nichols has prompted renewed calls on Capitol Hill for police reform. But in a divided Congress, bipartisan reform legislation is unlikely. WEKU · Jan 31, 2023
Tyre Nichols’s death: seven officers have been removed from duty, police confirm Two EMTs and a firefighter also fired as lawmakers call for meeting with president and investigation continues The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2023
Memphis pastor prays for continued peace after video release Members of Mt The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023
Biden claims ‘no regrets’ but classified papers case could come back to bite him While there are major differences between the president and Trump’s cases, the controversy arrives at a delicate time for Biden The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2023
Democrats sidestep on Kyrsten Sinema challenger as Republicans wish she’d join the GOP ranks Ruben Gallego’s challenge to the incumbent independent senator has made Democrats uncomfortable, while Republicans wish Kyrsten Sinema would join their team The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
Sen. Dick Durbin and committee grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift concert sales fiasco Some suggested it may be necessary to split Ticketmaster and Beverly Hills, California-based concert promoter Live Nation, which merged in 2010. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023 VIDEO FOR YOU: Minn., Ill. senators weigh in on Ticketmaster EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:
Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023 Martin Schram: 2 old guys can help Biden take the high road Here at Washington’s ever-congested intersection of politics, policy and the news media, we have finally gotten some experienced help.
The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2023 Four Oath Keepers found guilty of seditious conspiracy in latest January 6 convictions – as it happened Verdict comes after group’s founder and co-defendant were also convicted of seditious conspiracy in November
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 Top Democrats say Biden should be ‘embarrassed’ by classified documents case after more papers found Senior Democrats are expressing criticism of how President Joe Biden handled classified material after leaving office as vice president
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 Dems: Biden should be 'embarrassed' by classified docs case Senior Democrats are expressing criticism of how President Joe Biden handled classified material after leaving office as vice president
Axios · Jan 22, 2023 Biden takes bipartisan heat from lawmakers over latest classified docs "It's unbelievable how this could happen. It's totally irresponsible," Sen. Joe Manchin said.
Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023 Analysis: Biden’s winning streak hit by classified documents probe WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden began the year with a surge of political momentum, propelled by better-than-expected midterm election results and Republican disarray.
Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023 Congress ramps up pressure to kick out Bolsonaro as US bides time WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats added to pressure on President Joe Biden to kick Jair Bolsonaro out of the country, even as U.S. officials stick to a wait-and-see approach in hopes that the former Brazilian president will make good on a promise to return home on his own.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 12, 2023 John Lausch, Chicago’s top federal prosecutor, stepping down, AG says CHICAGO — After five years as Chicago’s top federal prosecutor, John Lausch probably didn’t envision the news of his departure would come out like it did.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023 At the Table with Lynn Sweet Lynn Sweet was joined by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. as he started his second term as the Senate Judiciary Committee chair on January 12, 2023.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2023 Durbin pushing through historic diversity on federal bench “I’m pretty proud of what we’ve been able to achieve,” said Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who starts a second term as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee when the new 118th Congress kicks off on Tuesday.