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Biden Reportedly Cuts Deal With Mitch McConnell to Nominate Anti-Abortion Judge
The anti-abortion lawyer will be nominated to a lifetime federal judgeship in Kentucky, reports say.
Petition Calling for Impeachment of Clarence Thomas Nears 500,000 Signatures
The justice faces criticism over his refusal to recuse himself from Supreme Court cases involving his wife's work.
Did a White House Aide Just Pierce the Seemingly Impenetrable Trump Bubble?
For all practical purposes, the case against Donald Trump has been made.
Trump Defended “Hang Mike Pence” Chants, Witness Cassidy Hutchinson Says
The witness remembers White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows expressing that Trump “thinks Mike deserves it.”
Cheney Alleges Trump Allies Are Intimidating Some Jan. 6 Committee Witnesses
Attempting “to influence witnesses to testify untruthfully presents very serious concerns,” Cheney said.
Majority of Americans Say It’s Time to Place Term Limits on the Supreme Court
The poll found that Americans support expanding the Supreme Court by a 7 point margin.
Lauren Boebert Calls Separation of Church and State “Junk”
The doctrine “is not in the Constitution,” Boebert claimed, disregarding the First Amendment.
Justice Thomas Wants to Make It Easier for People to Sue Media Outlets for Libel
Thomas wants to revisit a nearly six-year-old precedent that experts say is vital to protecting freedom of speech.
January 6 Panel Moved Up Hearing Over Fear That Meadows Aide Is in Danger
The committee abruptly scheduled a surprise hearing due to “sincere concerns” about Cassidy Hutchinson's safety.
Warren Says US Is Just Two Anti-Filibuster Democrats Away From Codifying “Roe”
She pointed to two Democrats running for Senate this fall that could fill the role.