Feb 09 WATCH: Senate Judiciary committee holds hearing on U.S. military drone strikes By News Desk The Senate Judiciary committee held a hearing on Wednesday on U.S. military drone strikes. Continue reading
Jan 11 Justice Department announces creation of a unit focused on domestic terrorism By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department is establishing a specialized unit focused on domestic terrorism, the department's top national security official told lawmakers Tuesday as he described an “elevated” threat from violent extremists in the United States. Continue reading
Nov 16 Durbin calls for removal of federal prisons director amid 'mounting crises' By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Sen. Dick Durbin's demand came two days after the AP revealed that more than 100 Bureau of Prisons workers have been arrested, convicted or sentenced for crimes since the start of 2019. Continue reading
Oct 27 WATCH: Attorney General Merrick Garland defends school board memo amid Republican criticism By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Garland defended a memo aimed at combating threats against school officials nationwide while Republicans insisted he rescind the directive. He signaled he had no plans to do so despite their criticism. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee discusses voting rights By News Desk The hearing covered the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation that would establish "new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect."… Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee discusses renewing Violence Against Women Act By News Desk The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to discuss renewing the Violence Against Women Act on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 22 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee examines federal sentencing disparities for crack and powder cocaine By News Desk and Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on federal sentencing disparities for crack and powder cocaine. Continue reading
May 25 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee holds gun violence hearing focusing on safe storage By News Desk So far in 2021, more than 17,000 deaths in the United States have been attributed to guns, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on 'ghost guns' By News Desk and Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on gun violence, focusing specifically on "ghost guns."… Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Senate committee holds hearing on behavioral health and policing By News Desk and Lindsay Whitehurst, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Thursday on behavioral health and policing as the number of Americans killed at the hands of police grows. Continue reading