Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court, 53-47
WASHINGTON — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court when the Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday confirmed President Joe […]
Senate to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court, developing
The chamber moved Thursday toward a final vote in the afternoon. The judge has the votes necessary for confirmation. WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled Senate was poised to […]
Senate to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
The legislation moved forward with a 69-30 vote, with 19 Republicans joining all 50 Democrats. What We Know: Supporters of the infrastructure bill believe it […]
Senate Prepares to Move Forward with Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
On Monday, the Senate pushed to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill just hours after its legislative language was completed and unveiled. Senators who created the […]
Minnesota Lawmakers Reach Deal on Policing Measures
A day following the sentencing of police officer Derek Chauvin, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers agree to implement a public safety bill. What We Know: […]
Airlines Seeking Full Prosecution Against Unruly Passengers
Airline groups are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to oversee cases involving unruly passengers and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law. […]
Senate Confirms Zahid Quraishi as First Muslim Federal Judge in the U.S.
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Zahid Quraishi as a U.S. District Judge of New Jersey, making him the first Muslim American to hold the […]
Val Demings Officially Announces Senate Bid to take on Marco Rubio
Democratic Rep. Val Demings of Orlando has officially thrown in her bid for U.S. Senate, looking to take Sen. Marco Rubio’s seat. What We Know: […]
Senate Passes Bill in Effort to Compete with China’s Booming Economic Influence
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed a rare bipartisan bill to compete with China’s every growing economic influence. What We Know: The U.S. Innovation and […]