Abortion divides 2024 candidates and confounds many within the GOP

This post was originally published on this sitePresidential hopefuls have struggled to settle on a position amid warning signs that Republicans are on the wrong side of public opinion on abortion rights.

Here are the Biden judges stalled in the Senate by Feinstein’s absence 

This post was originally published on this siteSen. Dianne Feinstein’s (D-Calif.) extended absence from the Senate has thrown a wrench into Democrats’ efforts to methodically advance President Biden’s judicial nominees, stalling a key priority for the administration in the process. As lawmakers returned from recess this week, there are 15 judicial nominees who have already […]

Thomas’s ethics issues stir GOP unease, set up reform push

This post was originally published on this siteSome Republican senators are feeling uneasy about the reports that Justice Clarence Thomas accepted tens of thousands of dollars worth of hospitality, luxury travel and other favors from a conservative donor — and that unease could fuel bipartisan support for a Supreme Court ethics reform bill. Their growing […]

IRS agent wants whistleblower protections to discuss Hunter Biden tax probe

An IRS special agent involved in the federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes is seeking whistleblower protections to provide what are said to be sensitive disclosures about the probe to Congress.

Dominion Lawyer Explains Why They Settled With Fox News

“Of course we would have liked to have seen the hosts take the stand,” Justin Nelson said. “But at the end of the day what we really cared about was that accountability.”

Josh Hawley wants the government to play a bigger role in lowering drug prices

Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing legislation that may be more likely to garner support from Democratic colleagues across the aisle than from fellow Republicans.

FDA authorizes 2nd dose of updated Covid booster for older adults

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized a second dose of the updated Covid booster for older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

Supreme Court hears Christian postal worker’s religious claim

The Supreme Court weighs a Christian mail carrier’s discrimination claim in a case that could force employers to do more to accommodate religious practices of workers.

In defense of Trump, House GOP to target Bragg with a hearing on N.Y. crime

This post was originally published on this siteHouse Republicans are targeting Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as he prosecutes former president Donald Trump on charges related to hush money payments to an adult-film actress.

What we know: Sudan generals’ deadly fight for power

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