Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley won’t do away with “blue slip” practice despite the president calling for its end to expedite judicial nominations and U.S. attorney appointments.
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Trump says his Aug 1 tariff deadline ‘will not be extended’ – here are the countries that might not make it
President Donald Trump is threatening tariffs up to 50% on major trading partners including Canada, Mexico and China if deals aren’t reached by August 1.
Trump, Republicans race to redraw Texas congressional map as Democrats threaten legal war
Texas GOP prepares new congressional maps as House minority leader Jeffries travels to Austin calling Republican redistricting efforts cheating.
Newsom office dismisses crime fears, defends sanctuary policies amid surge in violence: ‘Fake news’
Gov. Gavin Newsom is denying experts’ claims that sanctuary policies sheltering lawbreakers are directly responsible for a rising crime and violence in Democratic-run jurisdictions.
Texas Democrats preparing state exodus to block GOP redistricting despite $500 daily fines
Texas Democrats are looking to break quorum to prevent a GOP redistricting plan, facing $500 daily fines and threats from the state attorney general.
Airline Industry Lobbies Against Bill That Would Restrict TSA Use Of Biometric Data
A new bill that would protect Americans’ ability to opt out of biometric security checks at the airport is being challenged by the airline industry, Read More
Ex-Planned Parenthood director celebrates closure of Houston facilities: ‘Not shocking’
Former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson said the organization closing two of its facilities in Houston represents a “symbolic victory.”
Trump pick Emil Bove confirmed as federal judge after furious Democrat walkout, whistleblower complaints
The Senate voted to confirm Emil Bove as a federal judge despite Democratic opposition and whistleblower complaints about his conduct at the Department of Justice.
Wounded vet confirmed to Veterans Affairs role as GOP slams Dems for slow-walking Trump picks
Nevada GOP Senate candidate Sam Brown received a bipartisan green light from the Senate to oversee the National Cemetery Administration.
Cory Booker slams Dem colleagues for ‘complicity’ with Trump in angry ‘wake-up call’ floor speech
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., blasted is own party Tuesday over their refusal to adopt amendments the senator argued will ensure Trump cannot pick winners and losers when it pertains to federal funding.