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Biden outpaces Trump with 200 confirmed judges, cementing impact on courts

May 23, 2024

Biden outpaces Trump with 200 confirmed judges, cementing impact on courts

Biden hit a milestone of 200 judges appointed to the federal bench on Wednesday, outpacing Trump's record of judicial appointments at the same point.

Rick Scott jumps into Senate GOP leader race to replace Mitch McConnell

May 22, 2024

Rick Scott jumps into Senate GOP leader race to replace Mitch McConnell

Rick Scott entered the Republican Senate leadership election on Wednesday, setting the stage for a potentially crowded race.

HHS moves to debar EcoHealth Alliance president over failure to comply with grant procedures

May 22, 2024

HHS moves to debar EcoHealth Alliance president over failure to comply with grant procedures

HHS moved to debar Dr. Peter Daszak – the president of EcoHealth Alliance, a firm that used taxpayer funds to conduct gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab – on Tuesday.

'Worse than doing nothing': GOP rips into Schumer-backed border bill

May 22, 2024

'Worse than doing nothing': GOP rips into Schumer-backed border bill

Republicans blasted Sen. Chuck Schumer and Democrats for pushing a border bill that that they believe is too weak after it failed in February.

Biden border chief Mayorkas in hot seat over Jordanian nationals who tried to breach Quantico

May 22, 2024

Biden border chief Mayorkas in hot seat over Jordanian nationals who tried to breach Quantico

Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham questioned Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the attempted breach of the Quantico Marine Corps Base.

McDonald's franchise owner backed by top Dems wins key primary that could swing control of Congress

May 22, 2024

McDonald's franchise owner backed by top Dems wins key primary that could swing control of Congress

Oregon State Rep. Janelle Bynum defeated progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the Democratic primary in Oregon's 5th Congressional District Tuesday night.

Mike Erickson advances past crowded GOP primary to face Dem who narrowly won in 2022

May 22, 2024

Mike Erickson advances past crowded GOP primary to face Dem who narrowly won in 2022

Mike Erickson has won the Republican primary in Oregon's 6th Congressional District and will face Democratic Rep. Andrea Salinas in the November general election.

Longtime House Republican who split with party on Jan 6 commission wins primary in deep red state

May 22, 2024

Longtime House Republican who split with party on Jan 6 commission wins primary in deep red state

Longtime Rep. Mike Simpson won the Republican primary for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District, a seat he has held since 1998.

Top House Democrat's sister loses crowded deep blue primary despite endorsements from 'Squad'

May 22, 2024

Top House Democrat's sister loses crowded deep blue primary despite endorsements from 'Squad'

Maxine Dexter has won Oregon's Democratic primary in the 3rd Congressional District and is widely expected to cruise to victory in November's general election.

Vince Fong advances in special election runoff to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

May 22, 2024

Vince Fong advances in special election runoff to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Assemblyman Vince Fong will fulfill the remainder of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's seat in Congress, keeping the GOP's razor-thin advantage.