Key takeaways: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to tell fellow House Republicans that he supports an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The move…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will not appoint any of the contenders in the upcoming Senate race to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein, instead opting to make an "interim appointment" until the primary election on March 5. This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Newsom for his commitment to fairness and democracy, while others argue that he should have the right to appoint a candidate of his choosing. The primary election on March 5 will be a crucial moment in deciding who will fill the seat, should Feinstein resign before then.
Key takeaways: Vice President Harris has called on Congress to enshrine abortion rights into law. Harris has pushed back against Republican claims and attacks on…
California Governor Gavin Newsom has made it clear that he is not running for president in 2024, telling NBC's "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd that it's time to move on from speculation and focus on getting President Joe Biden re-elected. He has previously dismissed talk of challenging Biden or making a run at the White House, urging people to focus on the upcoming election. Tune in to NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday for more from Newsom and Chuck’s final show moderating the broadcast.
Leo Brent Bozell IV, the son of conservative activist Brent Bozell, has been convicted of 10 charges related to his involvement in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. These charges include five felonies, such as obstructing the proceedings, assaulting a federal officer, and entering a restricted area of the Capitol. Bozell is the latest of more than 400 people to be charged in connection with the Capitol riot and is scheduled to be sentenced on August 6.
Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, has announced her intention to seek reelection in 2024 in order to help the Democratic party regain control of the House and to help San Francisco recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Pelosi has been a key figure in the Democratic party for decades and has been a vocal advocate for the city of San Francisco. Her reelection bid is seen as a sign of her commitment to the city and the nation.
Justice Alito Responds to Criticism from Senate Democrats Over Interview with Right-Wing Commentator
Justice Alito Responds to Criticism from Senate Democrats Over Interview with Right-Wing Commentator
Justice Samuel Alito of the Supreme Court issued a statement on Friday in response to criticism from Senate Democrats over his decision to grant two interviews to a right-wing commentator and attorney with a case before the court. Alito argued that the critics fail to understand “the circumstances under which Supreme Court Justices must work” and that the interview he gave violated no ethical standards. This statement is a reminder of the ongoing debate over ethical standards for Supreme Court Justices, as the court has yet to adopt an official ethics code.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has accused House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of attempting to obstruct the prosecution of the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump. In a letter sent Thursday, Willis argued that Jordan's requests for information were an "unjustified and illegal intrusion" into a state criminal matter. Jordan has yet to respond to Willis' letter, leaving it unclear if he will continue to pursue his investigation or heed her warning.