Politics Dec 14 What’s behind vacant ambassadorial posts under the Biden admin, and why it’s a problem By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori
Politics Feb 02 WATCH: Senate votes to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas, Biden’s homeland security nominee The Senate is expected to vote Feb. 2 on the confirmation of Alejandra Mayorkas for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. By Associated Press
Politics Feb 02 WATCH: Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary The Senate is poised to approve Pete Buttigieg to be transportation secretary. By Hope Yen, Associated Press
Politics Jan 26 WATCH: Senate confirms Antony Blinken as 71st secretary of state The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as America’s top diplomat. By Associated Press
Politics Jul 10 Watch 6:17 Hatch: Roe v. Wade being overturned is ‘false concern’ for Democrats Will Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have an easy time being confirmed by the Senate? Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, says he hopes Democrats will be open to voting for him. Hatch joins Judy Woodruff to discuss whether the court with…
Jul 10 Watch 6:33 Harris: Kavanaugh has ‘proven track record’ of not supporting fundamental rights Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., says she is opposed to the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and that his appointment could essentially lead to the end of a woman’s ability to have an abortion even if Roe v. Wade… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 6:30 What do senators need to consider in Kavanaugh’s confirmation? How would Judge Brett Kavanaugh change the Supreme Court if confirmed, and what does the Senate need to consider in their confirmation hearings? Judy Woodruff gets reaction from Travis Lenkner, an attorney who clerked for both Justice Kennedy and the… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 3:50 News Wrap: Senate confirms Mattis, Kelly By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, Congress signed off on the first of President Trump's picks to fill out his cabinet, nearly unanimously voting to approve Defense Secretary James Mattis and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly. Also, Mexican drug lord "El… Continue watching
Oct 17 As time runs out, dozens of judge nominees waiting on Senate By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Federal judges in New Jersey have struggled with a workload approaching 700 cases each, nearly double what’s manageable, because of judicial vacancies. In Texas, close to a dozen district judgeships remain open, more than in any other state. Continue reading
Jan 13 Supreme Court reviews president’s recess appointment power By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Under a provision of the Constitution known as the recess appointments clause, the president may make temporary appointments to positions that otherwise require confirmation by the Senate, but only when the Senate is in recess. Now, President Barack Obama and… Continue reading