Sep 13 WATCH: Twitter whistleblower raises privacy, security flaws before Senate Judiciary Committee By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a respected cybersecurity expert, appeared Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee to lay out his concerns. Continue reading
Aug 04 WATCH: FBI Director Christopher Wray says 'violent crime problem is real' threat By Associated Press Wray told lawmakers that an FBI task force focused on violent crime, made more than 17,000 arrests in the last year saying the violent crime issue is one "we are firmly determined to combat."… Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Justice Department details threats of violence against election workers By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press A top official says the Justice Department has charged five people for making threats of violence against election workers amid a rising wave of harassment and intimidation tied to the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: Highland Park mayor calls for assault weapons ban during Senate hearing By Associated Press Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering told lawmakers during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence Wednesday "we need to get combat weapons out of civilian hands."… Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Senate Judiciary hearing on children and gun violence with witnesses from major cities By News Desk and Associated Press The Senate Judiciary committee held a hearing Wednesday on children and gun violence which included witnesses from major cities including Chicago and Phoenix. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Son of Buffalo massacre victim calls on Congress to stop 'cancer of white supremacy' By Farnoush Amiri, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Tuesday morning on the rise of domestic terrorism. Continue reading
May 03 WATCH: Senate Judiciary hearing on ethics and accountability in Supreme Court and lower courts By News Desk The hearing follows reports last month that Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, texted President Donald Trump's Chief of Staff Mark Meadows repeatedly imploring him to act to overturn the 2020 election. Continue reading
Apr 04 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee moves toward vote on the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee debated Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination for Supreme Court justice on Monday with Democrats aiming to confirm her by the end of the week as the first Black woman on the high court. Continue reading
Mar 21 Read the full text of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's opening remarks By Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson pledged on Monday to decide cases “without fear or favor” if the Senate confirms her historic nomination as the first Black woman on the high court. Continue reading
Feb 23 Senators demand Attorney General Garland reform Bureau of Prisons after AP investigation By Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are demanding Attorney General Merrick Garland take immediate action to reform the beleaguered federal Bureau of Prisons. Continue reading