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Despite last-minute press, reporters’ shield act faces hard deadline in Senate

Prospects for getting a federal press source shield bill enacted this year appear to be waning, even though it has sailed through the House.

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Senate Democrats bash Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling - Roll Call

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee criticized Tuesday a Supreme Court decision that gave immunity to presidents for official acts.

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Watchdog finds FBI fell short on child sexual abuse allegations - Roll Call

A watchdog report released Thursday found the FBI fell short in response to tips of hands-on sex offenses against kids.

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Senators scrutinize Secret Service spending after Trump shooting - Roll Call

Senators have asked whether the Secret Service needs more funding in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

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Biden touts prisoner swap with Russia that frees three Americans - Roll Call

A prisoner swap organized by the Biden administration got the release of three Americans and one U.S. green card holder Thursday from Russia.

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How Kamala Harris could approach foreign conflicts as president - Roll Call

As president, Kamala Harris appears likely to continue the Biden administration's approach to foreign conflicts.

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Congress launches investigations of security failure at Trump rally - Roll Call

Members of Congress from both parties announced plans Monday to investigate how a shooter got so close to former President Donald Trump.

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Senate Democrats try maneuver to pass Supreme Court ethics bill - Roll Call

Senate Democrats attempted to pass a bill on Supreme Court ethics Wednesday but were blocked by Republicans.

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FDA, DOJ hammered on response to illegal vapes - Roll Call

Lawmakers blasted the FDA for not cracking down on illegal vapes, with one telling the FDA "you have completely fallen down on the job."

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Democrats renew push on Supreme Court ethics, but GOP dissents - Roll Call

Republicans have resisted calls for congressional action from Democrats and outside advocacy groups on Supreme Court ethics.

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Senate Democrats urge action to increase federal prison pay rates - Roll Call

A group of Senate Democrats have urged the federal prison system to request pay raises to address a staffing crisis within the system.

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Roberts declines meeting with senators over Supreme Court ethics - Roll Call

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. declined on Thursday a meeting requested by two Democratic senators about Supreme Court ethics issues.

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Alito rejects requests to step aside from Trump-related cases - Roll Call

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. told Congress on Wednesday he would not step aside from cases involving former President Donald Trump.

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Justice Department settles claims on USA Gymnastics investigation - Roll Call

The Justice Department announced settlements Tuesday related to claims the FBI insufficiently investigated doctor Larry Nassar.

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Senate sends surveillance reauthorization bill to Biden’s desk - Roll Call

The Senate passed a bill Saturday to reauthorize a spy authority for two years, which President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law.

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Senators seek changes to spy program reauthorization bill - Roll Call

Some senators are pushing to make changes to a House-passed bill that would extend a powerful surveillance authority for two years.

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Bill Delahunt and his part in a legendary Capitol Hill crash pad quartet - Roll Call

The late Rep. Bill Delahunt was a long-term public servant who also happened to be part of a legendary roommate combo on Capitol Hill.

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Muslim American appeals court nominee loses Democratic support - Roll Call

The push to appoint the first Muslim American federal appeals court judge has run into more trouble in the Senate confirmation process.

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Democrats spurn use of certification process to block a Trump win - Roll Call

Congressional Democrats spurned the idea of using the Electoral College certification process to enforce the 14th Amendment against Trump.

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Durbin, Lee pitch ‘compromise’ bill to renew Section 702 authority - Roll Call

Senate Judiciary Chair Richard J. Durbin outlined new legislation Thursday that would renew a powerful surveillance authority.

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Senators warn of threats to ’24 election, but disagree on what they are - Roll Call

Two Senate panels tackled election security ahead of November, with Democrats spotlighting threats to poll workers and voting rights.

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Federal prison director tells senators about staffing 'crisis' - Roll Call

Long-standing staffing shortages were among the problems cited in a scathing watchdog report this month about prisoner deaths.

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Senate Judiciary panel to hear about federal inmate deaths - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to question the head of the federal prison system after a scathing watchdog report on prisoner deaths.

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Lawmakers press to avoid funding pitfall for public defenders - Roll Call

Funding uncertainty has led to a nationwide hiring freeze for offices tasked with representing poor defendants in federal courts.

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Congress pits privacy against intelligence as it ponders surveillance renewal - Roll Call

Privacy hawks and intelligence-focused lawmakers are expected to clash over reauthorization of a powerful but controversial spy authority.

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