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Top Dem plots tying SCOTUS funding to ‘enforceable' ethics code amid Thomas, Alito controversies

July 13, 2024

Top Dem plots tying SCOTUS funding to ‘enforceable' ethics code amid Thomas, Alito controversies

A top Democratic appropriator is looking at renewing an effort to prevent Supreme Court operational funds from being accessed until the court implements an enforceable ethics code.

Congressional bypass: Many Democrats elusive on Biden issue

July 12, 2024

Congressional bypass: Many Democrats elusive on Biden issue

While some Congressional Democrats have called on Biden to step aside, others have shared opaque statements, deflected or avoided responding to questions about the president altogether.

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie shares update after wife's passing: 'Still devastated'

July 12, 2024

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie shares update after wife's passing: 'Still devastated'

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, a Republican, shared a loving tribute to his late wife, Rhonda, on social media two weeks after she died unexpectedly.

Tester denies tight race, says internal polling has him beating Sheehy: ’Kicking his a--’

July 12, 2024

Tester denies tight race, says internal polling has him beating Sheehy: ’Kicking his a--’

Sen. Jon Tester dismissed the idea that his Senate race in Montana is competitive, claiming he was handily defeating his Republican opponent in internal polls.

Pelosi is working to undermine Biden's attempt to end discussion of his candidacy: report

July 12, 2024

Pelosi is working to undermine Biden's attempt to end discussion of his candidacy: report

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is reportedly working behind-the-scenes to undermine President Biden's attempt to end discussion of replacing him on the Democratic ticket.

GOP plans major crackdown on 'nameless, faceless bureaucrats' after blockbuster Supreme Court ruling

July 12, 2024

GOP plans major crackdown on 'nameless, faceless bureaucrats' after blockbuster Supreme Court ruling

In the wake of the Supreme Court decision that cut the legs out from federal agencies, GOP lawmakers are launching a new effort to snatch even more power from the "administrative state."

On this day in history, July 12, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signs bill creating US Army Medal of Honor

July 12, 2024

On this day in history, July 12, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signs bill creating US Army Medal of Honor

On this day in history, July 12, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law a resolution creating a Medal of Honor for the Army, also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Biden drags down Michigan Senate race as Cook Political Report declares 'toss up'

July 11, 2024

Biden drags down Michigan Senate race as Cook Political Report declares 'toss up'

President Biden's poor debate showing was cited as the reason for a significant new rating shift in the critical Senate race in Michigan.

Blumenthal says some concerns 'deepened' after meeting with Biden camp advisers

July 11, 2024

Blumenthal says some concerns 'deepened' after meeting with Biden camp advisers

Sen. Blumenthal claimed some concerns were allayed while others were deepened after a critical meeting between Biden campaign advisers and Democratic senators.

Dem senator helps block Biden judicial nominee amid controversy over transgender inmate

July 11, 2024

Dem senator helps block Biden judicial nominee amid controversy over transgender inmate

Senators prevented a controversial judicial nominee from moving to the floor for a vote, delivering a significant defeat to President Biden.