During a Senate hearing on the legal consequences of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, UC Berkeley law professor Khiara Bridges accused […]
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Applause erupts in Senate chamber after Brown Jackson is confirmed
Applause rings out in the Senate chamber after Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court. #CNN #News
Continue readingSenator’s heartfelt remarks leaves Ketanji Brown Jackson in tears
During Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) took a moment to defend the nominee against some of the questions […]
Continue readingOligarchs in America: How do the rich impact our politics? | USA TODAY
There are hundreds of ultra-wealthy people in America looking to make an impact on the political landscape. RELATED: Oligarchs: Explaining Russia's wealthy, political powers The […]
Continue readingJanuary 6 remembered in Congress with moment of silence | USA TODAY
Moment of silence with prayer, pledge and a statement on the House Floor to mark one year since the January 6 insurrection. RELATED: Biden marks […]
Continue readingHow Donald Trump Corrupted The Republican Senate
Former Senator Bob Kerrey (D-NE) joins Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss what happened to the Senate and Mitch McConnell in the last 25 years: “It’s like […]
Continue readingBiden signs bill into law making Juneteenth a national holiday
President Joe Biden said that signing legislation into law establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day — a US federal holiday commemorating the end […]
Continue readingSenate sergeant-at-arms: We need a vaccine for disinformation
In an exclusive interview, Pamela Brown speaks with Karen Gibson, who in March was appointed the Senate sergeant-at-arms. Gibson says political rhetoric factors into the […]
Continue readingSen. Tim Scott: What to know about the rising Republican star | USA TODAY
Here's what you should know about Sen. Tim Scott, a rising star in the Republican party and only Black Senator in the GOP. RELATED: The […]
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