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'Retired' judges back in action: U.S. Senators share their theories on surprise comeback
5 days, 19 hours ago

'Retired' judges back in action: U.S. Senators share their theories on surprise comeback

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — As at least three Democratic-appointed judges changed their plans to move to senior status following President-elect Donald Trump’s reelection last month, four senators exclusively shared with Raw Story their theories — from financial to political — for the last-minute retirement changes. “It implicitly conveys concern on the part of judges who concluded that there's a real risk that …

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Biden’s closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden’s closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — More of President Joe Biden’s top Senate allies are demanding that the U.S. act directly to ease Palestinian civilian suffering in Gaza and are joining calls to cut military aid if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to change course. That’s despite growing concern — and rising political opposition nationally, especially among Muslim and Arab American voters — …

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0-for-1,523: Senators attempt to explain why they never punish other senators for ethics violations
1 year, 10 months ago

0-for-1,523: Senators attempt to explain why they never punish other senators for ethics violations

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — The secretive U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics — tasked with confidentially investigating allegations of misconduct by its own members and staff — hasn’t formally punished anyone in at least 16 years, a Raw Story analysis of congressional records indicates. At one point during the past 16 years — “the worst case I was ever involved in,” Risch …

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US senators in Ukraine promise continued aid ahead of winter
2 years, 1 month ago

US senators in Ukraine promise continued aid ahead of winter

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Two U.S. senators met with families in Ukraine’s capital Thursday and promised continued humanitarian support for the war-torn country as winter nears. Last month, the U.S. announced a $55 million, five-year investment in Ukraine’s heating infrastructure to support repairs and the maintenance of pipes and other equipment needed to heat homes, hospitals, schools and businesses. “It’s the …

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Countering Biden, Senate Republicans Unveil Smaller $568 Billion Infrastructure Plan
3 years, 8 months ago

Countering Biden, Senate Republicans Unveil Smaller $568 Billion Infrastructure Plan

NPR  

Countering Biden, Senate Republicans Unveil Smaller $568 Billion Infrastructure Plan Enlarge this image toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Senate Republicans have released a $568 billion infrastructure proposal to counter the more than $2 trillion package unveiled by President Biden early this month. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., told reporters in the Capitol that she and …

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Infrastructure: Key senators to watch on negotiations
3 years, 8 months ago

Infrastructure: Key senators to watch on negotiations

CNN  

CNN — As discussions over President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal ramp up, Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over the scope, size and potential price tag of any plan, in addition to how to pay for it. Here are some of the key senators to watch as negotiations over infrastructure unfold: Sen. Joe Manchin in Morgantown, West Virginia Jeremy Moorhead …

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Trump impeachment trial speeds towards conclusion
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump impeachment trial speeds towards conclusion

Al Jazeera  

Trump defence team argued the president’s speech was protected by First Amendment as trial races towards its conclusion. 12 Feb 2021 - 23:26 GMT Senators have completed their questions in the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump 12 Feb 2021 - 23:15 GMT Dem senator asks what would have happened had officials bowed to Trump’s pressure Senator Michael …

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Takeaways: Pardon power, silent mics on Barrett’s final day
4 years, 2 months ago

Takeaways: Pardon power, silent mics on Barrett’s final day

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Health care again played a starring role in Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee as Democrats sought to highlight an issue they want voters to consider on Election Day. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said there’s an “orange cloud” hanging over Barrett’s nomination — a political jab at Trump’s tan and a …

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Senate GOP, setting aside Covid-19 fears, on track for quick Barrett confirmation this month
4 years, 2 months ago

Senate GOP, setting aside Covid-19 fears, on track for quick Barrett confirmation this month

CNN  

Washington CNN — Senate Republican leaders are plotting a quick confirmation vote for Amy Coney Barrett this month, confident that enough senators will return to give her a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court and setting aside fears the spread of Covid-19 in GOP circles could derail the effort. “It makes it very difficult.” Democrats’ effort to draw out her …

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