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February 15, 2023

Biden, Schumer take victory lap after confirming 100th judicial nominee, vow to continue court overhaul

After the U.S. Senate confirmed the 100th judicial nominee under President Joe Biden, he and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the milestone.

February 14, 2023

Maine judge upholds law allowing decades-old sex abuse suits

A state judge on Tuesday upheld a Maine law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to pursue lawsuits for sex crimes that happened decades ago.

February 14, 2023

A look back at some of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's most troublesome moments in the Senate

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's, D-Calif., more than 30-year career in the Senate, which will conclude in 2025, has been filled with a number of controversial remarks and moves.

February 14, 2023

North Carolina attorney general won't defend state restrictions on dispensing abortion pills

Josh Stein, the AG of North Carolina, won't defend restrictions on dispensing abortion pills in the state. State laws says the pill must be dispensed in person after a waiting period.

February 13, 2023

Alabama court reinstates charges against former sheriff

Former Clarke County, Alabama, Sheriff William Ray Norris had an 11-count indictment against him reinstated by an appellate court for campaign finance and ethics charges.

February 13, 2023

Judge rules against Massachusetts residents in suit over Native tribe's casino project

A federal judge has ruled against a group of Massachusetts residents' bid to prevent the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe from constructing a new casino

February 13, 2023

Sen. Tuberville rips Biden for using VA, Pentagon to promote abortion: ‘Shameful’

Sen. Tommy Tuberville blasted the Biden administration on Monday for using the Pentagon and VA to promote abortion, and said Biden is beholden to far-left forces.

February 13, 2023

Impeaching Mayorkas is a must, he violated his oath and committed ‘high Crimes and Misdemeanors’

Impeaching Mayorkas is a must, he violated his oath and committed ‘high Crimes and Misdemeanors.’ His actions caused an unprecedented border catastrophe.

February 11, 2023

Dems cite Ginni Thomas, Mitch McConnell as reasons to impose code of conduct on Supreme Court justices

Democrats cited Mitch McConnell and Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, for the need to impose a code of ethics on the court.

February 10, 2023

Texas lawsuit could threaten nationwide availability of abortion drugs

A Texas lawsuit with a looming deadline may pose a threat to the nationwide availability of mifepristone, an abortion-inducing medication.