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Democrats, Republicans draw lines at opening of Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearing - Roll Call

The Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson got under way Monday in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Senator floats reexamination of baseball’s antitrust exemption - Roll Call

Senator floats reexamination of baseball’s antitrust exemption - Roll Call

Judiciary Chairman Richard J. Durbin tweeted late Wednesday that the exemption allows Major League Baseball “to act as a lawful monopoly.”

Ketanji Brown Jackson takes historic first steps toward Supreme Court - Roll Call

Ketanji Brown Jackson takes historic first steps toward Supreme Court - Roll Call

President Joe Biden’s nominee began meeting with Senate leaders on Wednesday, the kickoff of her historic confirmation process.

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Arreglar el Seguro Social animaría la agenda después de las elecciones de mitad de periodo

WASHINGTON— Si los republicanos toman una o ambas cámaras del Congreso en noviembre, no te sorprendas si el fortalecimiento de las finanzas de la Seguro Social se convierte en un área de enfoque bipartidista.

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Social Security fixes could animate post-midterms agenda

WASHINGTON — If Republicans take one or both chambers of Congress in November, don’t be surprised if shoring up Social Security’s finances becomes an area of bipartisan focus.

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Social Security fixes could animate post-midterms agenda - Roll Call

Veterans of previous bipartisan working groups in the Senate have begun talking about the need for fixes to counter future shortfalls.

‘Nauseously woke,’ lunch in the Capitol and unicorn poop - Congressional Hits & Misses - Roll Call

Sen. James Lankford prolonged the Senate adjourning for snacks while Sen. Richard J. Durbin rattled off the weirdest possible vape flavors. Rep. Jim McGovern threatened to lower the temperature in the House Rules Committee if members didn’t speed up comments. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden outed Sen. Mitch McConnell, saying that…

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Republicans stress process for Supreme Court confirmation will be one of ‘respect’

WASHINGTON — Key Senate Republicans keep signaling their approach to the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation process will be one of “respect” rather than obstruction, to contrast with how they felt Democrats treated former President Donald Trump’s high court appointees.

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Republicans stress process for Supreme Court confirmation will be one of ‘respect’ - Roll Call

Republicans stress process for Supreme Court confirmation will be one of ‘respect’ - Roll Call

Senate Republicans have signaled their approach to the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation process will not be obstruction.

Senators look to break logjam on elections overhaul

Senators look to break logjam on elections overhaul

Three senators released a bill seeking to clarify Congress' role in the presidential election as a separate group works on broader provisions.

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