Senate Republicans clashed with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Justice Department's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, raising concerns that led to the cancellation of border security funding votes and bipartisan opposition.
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Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz declined to comment on Tuesday when asked about a recent Texas Supreme Court ruling that barred a woman with a life-threatening pregnancy from getting an abortion. The ruling has sparked a national debate on the issue of abortion rights, with many arguing that the ruling is a violation of a woman's right to choose. The case is the latest in a series of high-profile cases arising as a result of severely restrictive abortion laws around the country.
Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, has been assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump's latest indictment. Despite Senate Republicans' attempts to undermine her credibility, they unanimously voted to confirm her in 2014. Chutkan has established a reputation for imposing tough penalties on rioters who participated in the 2021 attack on the Capitol, including handing down the longest sentence of just over five years.
The Florida Supreme Court has issued a public reprimand to Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer for her conduct during the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The court found that Scherer had violated several rules governing judicial conduct, including showing bias toward the prosecution. This reprimand is a reminder of the importance of judicial impartiality and the tragic events of the Parkland school shooting that occurred in February 2018.
Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2024, joining fellow Democrat MJ Hegar in a longshot bid to unseat Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Gutierrez has been a vocal advocate for tougher gun legislation since the deadly 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, and has called for police accountability. Hegar has already amassed a $6.2 million war chest since announcing her candidacy two months ago.
The Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission has ruled that Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer should be publicly reprimanded for her conduct during the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz. The commission found that Judge Scherer showed bias toward the prosecution, failed to maintain order in the courtroom, and allowed her emotions to overcome her judgement. The report will now be sent to the Florida Supreme Court, which will decide whether to accept the commission's recommendation.
Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Senate election against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. In his announcement video, Allred highlighted his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol and his bipartisan record on issues such as veterans' rights, trade with Mexico, and the CHIPS Act. His candidacy has already generated excitement among Democrats in Texas, with endorsements from prominent figures such as Beto O'Rourke.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has criticized the Department of Justice for not charging any protesters outside Supreme Court justices' homes in the wake of the Dobbs decision. In response, Attorney General Merrick Garland said that white supremacists are the most dangerous domestic terror group in the US, and that the DOJ is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans. The DOJ has yet to comment on Cruz's criticism.