by jpitney | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
President Biden at Memorial Service for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor: Gracious and wise, civil and principled, Sandra Day O’Connor, a daughter of the American West, was a pioneer in her own right, breaking down the barriers in the legal and political worlds and the...
by jpitney | Dec 19, 2023 | Congress, House of Representatives
Andrew Solender at Axios: The 118th Congress is on track to be one of the most unproductive in modern history, with just a couple dozen laws on the books at the close of 2023, according to data from data analytics firm Quorum. Why it matters: It’s the...
by jpitney | Dec 18, 2023 | Donald Trump, Elections
Shelby Talcott at Semafor: Nikki Haley called Sen. Tim Scott on Friday seeking his endorsement, according to a source familiar with the situation — and she’s not the only candidate courting him. The former governor texted her fellow South Carolinian after he...
by jpitney | Dec 17, 2023 | Bipartisanship, Congress, House of Representatives
Stef Kight at Axios: Republicans may hold the House majority, but Democratic yeas outnumbered GOP votes on every major bill that landed on President Biden’s desk this year. … A divided government, slim congressional majorities and a fractured House...
by jpitney | Dec 16, 2023 | Israel, Journalism, Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists: The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since Hamas launched its unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7 and Israel declared war on the militant Palestinian group, launching strikes on the blockaded Gaza...
