Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to discuss the Justice Department's accomplishments over the past year, including combating violent crime and hate crimes, working with Ukraine against Russia, and protecting reproductive freedom. He will also be asked to explain the department's stance on a variety of issues, including civil rights, immigration, and gun control. The hearing is expected to last several hours and will be streamed live on the Senate Judiciary Committee's website.
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In his 2021 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden congratulated the new members of Congress and the new Speaker of the House, and expressed his desire to work together. He discussed the progress the United States has made in the past year, and the need for further progress in areas such as infrastructure, climate change, and immigration. He concluded his speech by expressing his optimism for the future of the United States and was well-received by members of Congress.
In a recent interview with CNN, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) have accused Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) of attempting to keep them off House committees. The Democrats argue that McCarthy is using his power to cling to his position as speaker, and Rep. Swalwell referred to McCarthy's home area in California as "some Bakersfield B.S." The House is expected to finalize committee assignments in the coming weeks, and it remains to be seen whether the Democrats will be able to reclaim their positions on the House Intelligence Committee.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to establish a select subcommittee to investigate the “weaponization” of the federal government against American citizens. The resolution…
House Republicans on Monday approved a rules package for the 118th Congress, the first test of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ability to navigate his slim…
The House of Representatives is set to vote Monday evening on the rules package for the 118th Congress, the first test of House Speaker Kevin…
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has taken on a new set of challenges as he begins his tenure as the leader of the House of Representatives.…
On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will make history as the longest-serving Senate leader ever. McConnell is expected to surpass the late Sen.…