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Sotomayor Apologizes for Remarks About Colleague
23+ hour, 1+ min ago (560+ words) Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is walking back pointed public comments she made about a colleague's background, calling them "inappropriate" and saying. .. Sotomayor Apologizes for Remarks About Colleague Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is walking back pointed public comments she…...
With Deadline Looming, Senators Block War Powers Vote
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (838+ words) Senate Republicans just slammed the brakes on another bid to rein in President Trump's military campaign against Iran, even as some in their own party signal they're losing. .. With Deadline Looming, Senators Block War Powers Vote Senate Republicans just slammed…...
Jackson Calls for Changes in Court Use of Emergency Docket
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (630+ words) Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, speaking at Yale Law School, sharply questioned how her colleagues on the Supreme Court are using its emergency docket, saying the practice risks. .. Jackson Calls for Changes in Court Use of Emergency Docket The hourlong speech…...
Ford's Record Deployment Strains Crew, Senator Says
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (837+ words) The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, broke the US record Wednesday for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment, a nearly 10-month span that saw it. .. Ford's Record Deployment Strains Crew, Senator Says The world's largest aircraft carrier, the…...
First Lady Lobbies House Panel to Overhaul Foster Care System
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (786+ words) First lady Melania Trump, flanked by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo. , chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, left, and Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill. , speaks on her legislative initiative on protecting America's foster care children during a committee roundtable at…...
US Slowly Inches Closer to Ditching Electoral College
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (615+ words) The push to effectively sideline the Electoral College just picked up a significant boost from Virginia. The Guardian reports that Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday signed. .. US Slowly Inches Closer to Ditching Electoral College The push to effectively sideline the…...
Most Americans Don't Want Trump's Name on Their Bills
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (594+ words) Americans aren't exactly clamoring to see Donald Trump's name in their wallets. A new Economist/You Gov poll finds 59% of respondents either somewhat or strongly disapprove. .. Most Americans Don't Want Trump's Name on Their Bills Americans aren't exactly clamoring to…...
Boebert Says Swalwell, Gonzales Should Lose Pensions
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (656+ words) Rep. Lauren Boebert wants Congress to hit two recently departed House members where it hurts: their retirement checks. The Colorado Republican told CNN reporter Manu Raju on Tuesday. .. Boebert Says Swalwell, Gonzales Should Lose Pensions Rep. Lauren Boebert wants Congress…...
Trump Posts a 'Quite Nice' AI Image of Him and Jesus
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (393+ words) President Trump is again circulating AI-generated religious imagery of himself, this time with a picture of Jesus hugging him against a backdrop of the American flag. The image. .. Trump Posts a 'Quite Nice' AI Image of Him and Jesus President…...
Maine OKs First Statewide Ban on Large Data Centers
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (690+ words) Maine just hit pause on the data-center gold rush. Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a first-in-the-nation statewide halt on building large data centers, freezing new projects until. .. Maine OKs First Statewide Ban on Large Data Centers Maine just hit pause on…...