Sep 21 Watch 5:16 What's next in the fight over Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat? The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has already launched a high-stakes political battle over whether President Trump and Senate Republicans can push through a nomination and fill her seat before the November election. Yamiche Alcindor and Lisa Desjardins join… Continue watching
Jun 09 WATCH: Law enforcement officials testify on fraud schemes tied to COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on law enforcement's response to those exploiting the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 21 Senate Judiciary to vote on subpoenas related to origins of Russia probe By Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee will debate and vote May 21 on a subpoena authorization related to the origins of the Russia investigation, as well as potential abuses of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA. Continue reading
Oct 08 Rudy Giuliani invited to testify about Ukraine to Senate committee By Associated Press Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham said he wants testimony about the firing of a former Ukrainian prosecutor who was widely seen by the West as corrupt. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: FBI Director Wray declines to answer Mueller questions in Senate hearing FBI Director Christopher Wray offered a lesson Tuesday in how to dodge questions about the special counsel's Russia investigation, a possible preview of what lawmakers can expect when Robert Mueller testifies to Congress. Continue reading
May 01 Republicans accept Barr's word on the Mueller report. Democrats demand more accountability By Daniel Bush Throughout the tense, roughly five-hour hearing, Attorney General William Barr defended his handling of the report. But his performance raised new questions about his actions, and Democrats’ concerns about his independence from President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: William Barr testifies on Mueller report to Senate committee By Lisa Desjardins The attorney general's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to highlight the partisan schism around Robert Mueller's report and the Justice Department's handling of it. Watch live starting at 10 a.m. ET in our player. Continue reading
Feb 07 Senate Judiciary Committee approves nomination of William Barr to be next attorney general By Associated Press Barr's nomination will now be considered by the full Senate. Continue reading
Feb 07 WATCH: Senate panel approves William Barr, Trump's attorney general nominee By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee approved William Barr's nomination for attorney general along party lines Thursday, with Republicans praising his credentials and Democrats questioning how transparent he'll be once special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation concludes. Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch 6:45 Kavanaugh exhibited troubling 'partisanship' last week, says Sen. Coons With only a few more days before the Senate is expected to vote on Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, Judy Woodruff talks with Senator Chris Coons, D-Del., of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the progress of the FBI… Continue watching