Tag: Dick Durbin
U.S. Supreme Court unveils new ethics code, but critics say it...
by Ashley Murray, Alabama Reflector
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court released a new ethics code Monday, just days before the Democrat-led U.S....
Shutdown inches closer as U.S. House GOP fails to pass defense...
by Jennifer Shutt, Alabama Reflector September 21, 2023
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans were unable for a third time Thursday to begin debate...
Democrats’ letter urges amendment to National Defense Authorization Act
Vetting human rights security cooperation programs is the focus of a letter sent to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees by...
Ketanji Brown Jackson on track for confirmation, but GOP votes in...
After more than 30 hours of hearings, the Senate is on track to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman...
Ketanji Brown Jackson seems headed for confirmation, says no ‘agendas’
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faced a barrage of Republican questioning Wednesday about her sentencing of criminal defendants, as her history-making bid to...
Ketanji Brown Jackson pledges to decide cases ‘without fear or favor’
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson pledged Monday to decide cases “without fear or favor” if the Senate confirms her historic nomination...
U.S. ends asylum restrictions for children traveling alone
Unaccompanied child migrants trying to enter the United States will no longer be denied a chance to seek asylum under new guidance...
Tommy Tuberville introduces legislation to fix vulnerabilities in visa programs
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin to introduce the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act, which aims to reduce fraud and abuse, provide protections for...
High court’s Alabama ruling sparks alarm over voting rights
The Supreme Court’s decision to halt efforts to create a second mostly Black congressional district in Alabama for the 2022 election sparked fresh warnings...
GOP poised to block bipartisan probe of January 6 insurrection
Senate Republicans are poised to block the creation of a special commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol,...
