Dems mock Jordan's NYC crime "stunt" Democrats suggest moving hearing to Jordan's home state "where the crime rate is significantly greater" Salon · Apr 18, 2023
Abortion judge may have hid law article "Why did Judge Kacsmaryk mislead the American people during his confirmation hearing?" congressman questions Salon · Apr 17, 2023
Congress will miss its budget deadline. That’s not unusual WASHINGTON — Unlike the annual tax-filing deadline at roughly the same time, Congress’ April 15 target date for agreeing on a joint budget resolution is set to come and go with no practical effect on the everyday lives of Americans. Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023
Congress will miss its budget deadline. That's not unusual. - Roll Call Congress is set to blow past its April 15 target date for a joint budget resolution, which has been the rule rather than the exception. Roll Call · Apr 14, 2023
Roberts urged to probe Thomas trips "It is well past time for the Supreme Court to align with the rest of government in a proper code of ethics" Salon · Apr 11, 2023
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Critics scoff at Clarence Thomas defense Right-wing Supreme Court justice "broke the law, and it isn't particularly close," legal analysts say Salon · Apr 10, 2023
AOC points out alarming detail in Clarence Thomas’ response to his GOP megadonor gifts The congresswoman claimed Justice Thomas’ statement raises “even more serious questions” The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2023
Warner Bros. Discovery called out for scrapping Latino programs, cutting CNN jobs after merger Four Democrats in Congress have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to review the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, alleging the deal is responsible for "hollowing out an iconic American studio." Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023
Clarence Thomas says he wasn't required to disclose travel costs paid by friends WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a rare statement Friday in response to an investigative news report about unreported trips he received from a Republican donor that renewed Democratic criticisms of the high court’s ethical standards. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
Clarence Thomas responds to criticism of undisclosed travel - Roll Call Supreme Court justice issued a rare statement Friday in response to an investigative news report about unreported trips. Roll Call · Apr 7, 2023
AOC: Impeach corrupt Clarence Thomas "This is beyond party or partisanship. This degree of corruption is shocking," says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Salon · Apr 6, 2023
Supreme Court ethics criticism grows louder with Clarence Thomas investigation Thomas accepted luxury trips from a Republican megadonor “virtually every year” for more than 20 years. Axios · Apr 6, 2023
Impeachment calls over Thomas donor ties Thomas accused of corruption and law violations after accepting luxury trips for 20 years without disclosing them Salon · Apr 6, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023 Novelist Don Winslow is out to save America from Donald Trump — and an existential crisis DANA POINT, Calif. — A hard rain passed over Dana Point. Seals swam beneath broken clouds. A chill settled in amid the scent of cut bait, but no boats were sailing for open water. "You know," said Don Winslow, nodding toward the marina and the sea beyond, "they used to…
Axios · Apr 5, 2023 House Dems curb their enthusiasm on "high risk" Trump prosecution "We don't need to put kerosene on a fire."
Reason · Mar 23, 2023 To Balance the Budget, Republicans Must Cut Military Spending, Trim Entitlements, or Raise Taxes If Republicans refuse to gore their three sacred cows, a new CBO report shows that balancing the budget is literally impossible.
Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023 Chicken-or-egg game is on as Congress barrels toward debt limit WASHINGTON — A House budget resolution will be delayed in part to allow for negotiations with President Joe Biden on a debt limit increase paired with some sort of concessions on spending and other policies acceptable to Republicans, according to House Budget Chairman Jodey C. Arrington.
Louder · Mar 21, 2023 Steve Hackett announces Foxtrot at Fifty North American tour Former Genesis man Steve Hackett will undertake a lengthy North American tour to mark the 50th anniversary of the band's classic Foxtrot album
Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2023 Markups? Floor votes? Senate appropriators say ‘yes we can’ WASHINGTON — New Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray, D-Wash., knows that returning the chamber’s appropriations process to regular order “won’t be a walk in the park,” as she said during a news conference last week.
StockNews.com · Mar 17, 2023 1 REIT to Buy in March 2023 and 1 to Sell With real estate investment trusts (REITs) looking most likely to emerge as the most stable assets during these turbulent times, Gaming and Leisure Properties. (GLPI) could be a suitable investment. However, avoiding or short-selling Realty Income (O) would be wise until its valuation becomes more attractive. Continue reading….
Roll Call · Mar 17, 2023 Markups? Floor votes? Senate appropriators say 'yes we can' - Roll Call Senate Appropriations Committee leaders are vowing to mark up fiscal 2024 spending bills in committee and move them across the Senate floor.
WEKU · Mar 10, 2023 A partial Malcolm X quote that sparked protest is removed from a university building The University of Rhode Island removed the inscription from the facade of its library 30 years after Black students protested because they said it misrepresented the fuller meaning his message.
WEKU · Mar 10, 2023 Outside groups take a first stab at a Supreme Court ethics code The effort by the Project on Government Oversight and the Lawyers Defending American Democracy follows criticism aimed at the court for perceived ethical lapses and failures to deal with them.
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023 Debt limit clouds outlook as Biden budget set to hit Thursday WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s delayed budget for the upcoming fiscal year due Thursday will kick off what’s expected to be a lengthy battle over spending levels and priorities, with the debt ceiling deadline looming this summer casting a pall over the entire process.