Jul 12 WATCH: FBI Director Chris Wray defends the 'real FBI' against criticism from House Republicans By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Republicans are prepared to aggressively question the director on several fronts, including the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: Senate committee holds hearing on judicial ethics following reports on Supreme Court By News Desk Senate Democrats have argued Thomas' potential violations highlight the need for Congress to step in and outline ethics rules for the high court. Continue reading
May 16 Watch 10:55 Why artificial intelligence developers say regulation is needed to keep AI in check By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Jonah Anderson Artificial intelligence was a focus on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Many believe AI could revolutionize, and perhaps upend, considerable aspects of our lives. At a Senate hearing, some said AI could be as momentous as the industrial revolution and others warned… Continue watching
May 15 WATCH: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press “As this technology advances, we understand that people are anxious about how it could change the way we live. We are too," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified at a Senate hearing Tuesday. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Senate Democrats promise ethics rules for Supreme Court, Republicans oppose effort By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senate Democrats promised Tuesday to pursue stronger ethics rules for the Supreme Court in the wake of reports that Justice Clarence Thomas participated in luxury vacations and a real estate deal with a top GOP donor. Republicans made clear they strongly oppose the effort. Continue reading
Apr 18 Republicans block temporary replacement for Sen. Feinstein on Judiciary Committee By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republicans blocked a Democratic request to temporarily replace California Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, leaving Democrats with few options for moving some of President Joe Biden's stalled judicial nominees. Continue reading
Apr 18 McConnell says Republicans will block plan to replace Feinstein on Senate Judiciary Committee By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's attempt to step aside temporarily from a key Senate panel is in doubt. Continue reading
Mar 01 WATCH: Attorney General Garland testifies in Senate Judiciary oversight hearing By Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed Wednesday he won't interfere with an investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes, a probe that's continuing to unfold as congressional Republicans intensify their focus on the president’s son. Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: Senate questions Ticketmaster business practices following Taylor Swift ticket issues Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets. Continue reading
Nov 21 Lawmakers urge action after report of 2014 Supreme Court leak By Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman is among those urging action in response to a report that a former anti-abortion leader knew in advance the outcome of a 2014 Supreme Court case involving health care coverage of contraception. Continue reading