Nebraska and West Virginia hold primaries Tuesday to determine candidates for competitive House and Senate races, including a heated Democratic contest in Nebraska’s 2nd District and GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s bid for a third term in West Virginia.
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The Justice Department's inspector general is auditing the agency's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The probe will examine how the department identified, redacted, and released documents amid criticism over handling and removal of files.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition on April 14 regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, citing her departure from office. The House Oversight Committee insists the subpoena remains valid and threatens contempt charges if she refuses to testify.
President Trump’s threat to destroy "a whole civilization" in Iran prompts over 70 Democrats to call for his removal from office via the 25th Amendment or impeachment. Some Republicans express concern, but most remain silent. Trump later announces a two-week ceasefire contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
California Rep. Ro Khanna has called for Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign due to her extended absence from the Senate due to health issues. Khanna argued that it is unacceptable for a Senator to be absent for months with no clear prospect of return, and that it is incumbent on Governor Newsom and Senator Schumer to speak out. The idea of Feinstein resigning has been met with mixed reactions, with some arguing that it is an undignified and unkind spectacle.
Prominent progressives are calling for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to resign or step down from her post on the Senate Judiciary Committee due to her lengthy absence due to health issues. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) argued that not speaking out about Feinstein's resignation "undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people," and that while Feinstein has had a lifetime of public service, "it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties." Feinstein has yet to comment on the calls for her resignation, and it remains to be seen if she will step down or continue to serve in the Senate.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is publicly calling for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to resign due to her lengthy absence from the Senate and her inability to fulfill her duties. Khanna believes that the country should be put ahead of personal loyalty and that Feinstein's continued presence undermines the credibility of elected representatives. The call for Feinstein to resign has been met with mixed reactions.
Rep. Ro Khanna of California announced on Sunday that he will not be entering the competitive Democratic primary to fill the Senate seat of retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein, instead opting to endorse fellow progressive Rep. Barbara Lee. Khanna cited his belief that the House of Representatives is the best place for him to serve as a progressive, and Lee has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform, economic justice, and women’s rights. The California Democratic primary for Feinstein’s seat will be held in June 2022, with Khanna’s decision to stay in the House setting the field of candidates vying for the seat.