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House Homeland Security panel debates another GOP border bill - Roll Call

The top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee called a Republican-led border security legislation “profoundly immoral" at a markup.

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Durbin must invite Clarence Thomas to testify about gifts, free travel from Harlan Crow

If Thomas doesn’t show up to testify to the Senate Judiciary Committee about his ties to the Republican billionaire Crow, make the declination part of the rapidly growing record against the Supreme Court justice.

Chicago Sun-Times

Appeals court halts House interview with ex-Trump prosecutor

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked House Republicans from questioning a former Manhattan prosecutor about the criminal case against ex-President Donald Trump, the latest twist in a legal battle between Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office and the House Judiciary Committee

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Republican immigration package sparks debate at House Judiciary panel

WASHINGTON — House Judiciary Committee members accused each other of partisan posturing and political theater in an hourslong meeting Wednesday on a Republican border security proposal that would impose sweeping restrictions on asylum access at the border.

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Republican border package sparks debate at House Judiciary panel - Roll Call

House Judiciary Committee members accused each other of partisan posturing in an hourslong meeting on a Republican border security proposal.

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Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Monday that Republicans should let another Democratic senator temporarily fill California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Judiciary Committee seat.

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Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows - Roll Call

California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's request that she be replaced on the Judiciary Committee temporarily could get complicated.

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Feinstein asks to be temporarily replaced on Judiciary Committee amid calls to resign

The move could help Senate Democrats advance more federal judges for confirmation. Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, hasn't cast a vote since Feb. 16.

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Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

Scores of people, including at least a dozen dressed in drag, showed up late Friday for a committee hearing on a Nebraska bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show

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Biden pick for Mississippi federal court awaits Senate hearing - Roll Call

A district court nominee from Mississippi apparently has been held up from a confirmation hearing because of a so-called “blue slip.”

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Anti-hazing legislation moves to the full Senate

Legislation to make hazing a first-degree crime is headed to the full Senate. The legislation, termed “Lofton’s Law” won approval in the Judiciary Committee Thursday

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Biden nominee was praised for helping free Kevin Strickland. It’s now being used against her

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kate Brubacher’s work to free Kevin Strickland from prison, overturning the longest known wrongful conviction in Missouri history, won her praise in Kansas City. But that work may be slowing down her confirmation to become the U.S. attorney for the District of Kansas.

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Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein says she won’t run for reelection in 2024

Dianne Feinstein has been a trailblazer, dating back to her tenure as the first female mayor of San Francisco and stretching to the Senate, where she’s served since 1992.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sen. Dianne Feinstein makes it official: She will retire at the end of her current term

WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California's longest-serving senator, will not run for reelection next year, marking the end to one of the state's most storied political careers.

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Social media's real crisis: Not Twitter

While House Republicans chase Twitter conspiracy theories, social media drives a serious mental health crisis

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House GOP spotlights border security in hearing, resolution - Roll Call

House Republicans thrust the U.S.-Mexico border into the spotlight on Wednesday with a committee hearing and an impeachment resolution.

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Senators fight partisan headwinds in pursuit of immigration deal

WASHINGTON — When Sen. Thom Tillis returned to Washington this month from a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border with a bipartisan group of eight senators, the North Carolina Republican was quickly reminded of just how difficult it would be to craft a broad immigration agreement.

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Senators fight partisan headwinds in pursuit of immigration deal - Roll Call

Senators from both sides of the aisle discussed their search for a path forward to resuscitate bipartisan immigration efforts.

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Senate’s slow start to 2023 rolls on - Roll Call

The Senate approved one nominee and designated January “Stalking Awareness Month,” but an organizing resolution has been delayed.

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Sen. John Cornyn blames White House for some judicial vacancies - Roll Call

Republican Sen. John Cornyn put the blame Thursday on the White House — and not his office — for delays in filling federal judgeships in Texas.

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Schmitt denied waiver to serve on Senate Judiciary - Roll Call

Senate Republicans denied newly elected Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri a waiver to serve on the Judiciary Committee.

Axios

McCarthy formally kicks Schiff and Swalwell off Intelligence Committee

Democrats' steering committee recommended Schiff for the Judiciary Committee.

Tribune News Service

Democrats renew push to confirm Biden’s picks for federal courts

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats plan to make judicial nominations a priority this Congress, kicking off the first full session week with an expanded 51-seat majority that will make it easier for them to sweep President Joe Biden’s picks onto the bench.

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Democrats renew push to confirm Biden's picks for federal courts - Roll Call

Senate Democrats plan to make judicial nominations a priority this Congress, as they start a session with an expanded 51-seat majority.

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GOP hardliners reap benefits of McCarthy speaker deal

The plum postings for Republican rebels fulfill a key concession McCarthy made.

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