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Critics Say Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Is Enabling GOP Obstructionism
Sen. Dick Durbin’s adherence to the blue slip rule has allowed Republicans to hinder the judicial confirmation process.
With Feinstein Replacement Effort Obstructed, Dems’ Path Forward Is Unclear
A dozen Biden judges are awaiting a vote from the evenly split Senate Judiciary Committee.
Amid Pressure to Resign, Feinstein Asks Senate to Replace Her on Judiciary Panel
Rep. Ro Khanna said her absence has delayed efforts to advance judicial nominees who will protect the right to abortion.
Credit Suisse Helped Ultra Rich Americans Hide Over $700 Million From IRS
Sen. Ron Wyden said GOP budget cuts decimated the IRS's ability to “root out this kind of offshore tax evasion scheme.”
Staffers for Ed Markey Have Formed the US Senate’s First-Ever Union
“I am proud of my staff for embodying the commitment not to agonize, but to organize,” Markey said.
With Feinstein on Her Way Out, Can a Progressive Win Her Senate Seat?
California’s 2024 Senate race is already heating up, with campaign bids from Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee.
Sinema’s Democratic Challenger Ruben Gallego Opposes Cutting Pentagon Spending
Rep. Gallego, a member of the Progressive Caucus, took donations from weapons manufacturers and Israel lobbying groups.
Republicans Invite Sinema to Caucus With Them Instead of Democrats
Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema switched her political affiliation from Democrat to independent in December.
Ruben Gallego Announces Senate Run Against Kyrsten Sinema in 2024
“The rich and the powerful, they don’t need more advocates,” Gallego said in his campaign announcement video.
Industry Lobbyists Worry as Sanders Takes Over Powerful Senate Health Panel
Health care industry lobbyists are particularly concerned about how Sanders will wield the committee's subpoena power.