Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2024
Trump gets record donations from big oil but far less than $1bn he wanted Republican ex-president has received $14.1m oil and gas industry making it his fourth-biggest source of cash The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2024
The FBI conducted a sham investigation into Brett Kavanaugh. Surprised? The bureau shamefully allowed itself to be used as a prop in political theater, orchestrated by the Trump administration The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2024
He's Kavanaugh's protector, not women's Republicans believed the allegations against Trump's Supreme Court pick — and knew Trump would still defend him Salon · Oct 9, 2024
Trump White House ‘helped steer investigation’ into Brett Kavanaugh’s sexual assault allegations ‘There is no book and there are no procedures’ for supplemental background investigations, senator says. ‘You simply do what the White House tells you’ The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
Trump administration protected Brett Kavanaugh from full FBI investigation Inquiry by Sheldon Whitehouse found White House and FBI ‘misled’ about inquiry into supreme court nominee The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2024
FBI's Brett Kavanaugh probe was a "sham" Sheldon Whitehouse said the bureau never bothered to investigate the 4,500 tips related to sexual assault inquiry Salon · Oct 8, 2024
Key primary results from Delaware, New Hampshire, Rhode Island - Roll Call A testy New Hampshire House contest won by Maggie Goodlander topped the final slate of primaries ahead of the November election. Roll Call · Sep 10, 2024
Congressional primaries to wrap up in three Northeastern states - Roll Call For the last time in 2024, voters in three states will head to the polls next week to vote in congressional primaries. Roll Call · Sep 6, 2024
Kamala Harris' Past Support For Court-Packing Resurfaces Explore Kamala Harris' stance on court-packing and the Biden-Harris administration's proposed Supreme Court reforms, sparking debates and concerns. Top News · Aug 29, 2024
Senate Democrats "Virtually Certain" to Pass "Supreme Court Reform" Bill By Majority Vote in 2025 Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on what Democrats plan on enacting with control of Congress and the White House. Reason · Aug 26, 2024
New Bill Would Revive the Right To Sue Federal Cops for Constitutional Violations The Supreme Court created, then gutted, a right to sue federal agents for civil rights violations. Reason · Aug 2, 2024
Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces a precarious balancing act amid criticism from Republicans and Democrats who claim he ‘gave in to bullying’ Powell holds firm in the face of pressure from both parties. “The Fed isn’t immune to politics, but it’s not subject to them either,” Columbia prof says. Fortune · Aug 1, 2024
Biden pitches Supreme Court changes in face of GOP opposition - Roll Call President Joe Biden argued that Congress should act to rein in the Supreme Court in a speech Monday that touted three key changes. Roll Call · Jul 29, 2024
Roll Call · Jul 29, 2024 Biden to call for Supreme Court term limits, new ethics code - Roll Call Biden will seek term limits for Supreme Court justices and an amendment to overturn the court's recent ruling on presidential immunity.
Top News · Jul 15, 2024 Democrats Call For Supreme Court Reform After Unconstitutional Appointment Ruling Democrats intensify efforts for Supreme Court reform following a ruling on special counsel appointment.
Salon · Jul 12, 2024 AOC is right about SCOTUS impeachments The corruption of Supreme Court justices is about more than greed. It "constitutes a clear danger to our democracy"
Salon · Jul 11, 2024 "Sufficient evidence" for Thomas probe DOJ could uncover false statements and tax issues flagged by senators but AG seems to lack the will, professors say
The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2024 Democratic senators call on DoJ to investigate Clarence Thomas Sheldon Whitehouse and Ron Wyden demand inquiry into supreme court justice’s possible ethics and tax violations
Salon · Jul 9, 2024 Dems seek Justice Thomas criminal probe The conservative Supreme Court justice has received millions of dollars worth of gifts from right-wing donors
Salon · Jul 2, 2024 Democrats demand honesty about Biden Some party members are urging the Biden campaign to be more honest about his condition
France 24 · Jul 2, 2024 Texas Democratic congressman is first to call for Biden to withdraw as party's nominee Democratic Representative Lloyd Doggett on Tuesday became the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. Biden's shaky performance during the debate with Trump has shaken Democratic support to its foundations, with members of the party at all levels entertaining…
International Business Times · Jul 2, 2024 Biden, Aides Urged To Be Open About His Health Democrats shocked by Joe Biden's dismal debate performance urged the US president Tuesday to be transparent about his mental fitness as he faced the first call from his own side to drop out of the election.
Roll Call · Jun 12, 2024 Senate Democrats try maneuver to pass Supreme Court ethics bill - Roll Call Senate Democrats attempted to pass a bill on Supreme Court ethics Wednesday but were blocked by Republicans.
International Business Times · Jun 11, 2024 Leaked Audio Reveals Justice Alito's Remarks On Supreme Court Leak Investigation In a separate recording, Alito's wife is heard addressing a recent controversy over flag displays at their homes in Virginia and New Jersey.