May 11 WATCH: Senate vote on federal abortion rights bill fails By Associated Press President Joe Biden has called on Democrats to enshrine the nearly 50-year-old Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade into law after the disclosure of a draft opinion that would overturn the landmark decision that declared a constitutional right to… Continue reading
May 03 WATCH: Schumer vows to hold vote on abortion legislation, but stops short of filibuster changes By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer angrily denounced as an “abomination” the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision that would overturn the nation’s landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Senate debates bill to help build domestic technology supply chains amid shrinking economy By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The debate comes amidst news that the U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year, and faces threats from high inflation and rising interest rates. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Jackson 'the justice we need now', says Sen. Patrick Leahy in Supreme Court confirmation vote By News Desk Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., spoke in support of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on April 7 during her Senate confirmation vote. Leahy cited her education and judicial experience, as well as the diversity she’d bring to the court, as… Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Judge Jackson 'navigated the double jeopardy of racism and sexism' to 'stand in the glory of this moment' says Warnock By News Desk Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., spoke in support of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Senate confirmation vote on April 7. He said he was “beyond thrilled” to vote for her confirmation. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court By Mary Clare Jalonick, Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his effort to diversify the court. Continue reading
Mar 28 WATCH: Senate votes to approve the 2022 America COMPETES Act By News Desk The Senate is expected to resume consideration of the 2022 America COMPETES Act on Monday. Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch 9:35 Racist language may soon be gone from Alabama's constitution By Megan Thompson When Alabama’s state constitution was written in 1901 by 155 white men, their goal was to “establish white supremacy in this state.” The document has been hotly debated ever since. Earlier this month, the state legislature took an important step:… Continue watching
Mar 15 WATCH: U.S. commanders say Afghanistan, Somalia withdraws are making it difficult to counter terror groups By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The complete U.S. military withdrawals from Afghanistan and Somalia last year have made it more difficult for the United States to counter terror groups that aspire to attack America and its allies, senior commanders told Congress on Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: Senate Finance committee hearing on protecting youth mental health and barriers to care By News Desk The U.S. faces a growing shortage of mental health professionals trained to work with young people — at a time when depression and anxiety are on the rise. Continue reading