Senate confirms Dennis Hankins as ambassador to Haiti
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Dennis Hankins as the U.S. ambassador to Haiti as the Caribbean country faces escalating violence and political uncertainty.
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Mitch McConnell Urges Courts To Ignore New Rules Meant To Prevent 'Judge-Shopping'
Senate Republicans attacked new rules released by a federal judicial rule-making body on Wednesday preventing the practice of “judge-shopping,” which conservatives have used to ensure they get a favorable hearing when trying to strike down Biden administration policies.
Republicans push back on new federal court policy aimed at ‘judge shopping’ in national cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans took aim Thursday at a new federal courts policy aimed at curbing “judge shopping,” a practice that gained national attention in a major abortion medication case.
Trump adviser Peter Navarro has to report to prison, federal appeals court rules
WASHINGTON — Peter Navarro, a Donald Trump adviser sentenced to four months in federal prison this year following his conviction for defying the Jan. 6 committee, must report to federal prison in Miami next week after a panel of federal appeals court judges rejected his bid to put his sentence on hold.
Middle East conflicts revive clash between the president and Congress over war powers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A major deadline under the half-century-old War Powers Resolution came this week for President Joe Biden to obtain Congress’ approval to keep waging his military campaign against Yemen’s Houthis, in line with its sole authority under the U.S. Constitution to declare war and otherwise authorize military force.
Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Supreme Court’s approval hovering near record lows, two justices have teamed up to promote the art of disagreeing without being nasty about it.
Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” and is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Ex-Trump White House official convicted of contempt must report to prison, appeals court finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court denied Trump White House official Peter Navarro ‘s bid to stave off his jail sentence on contempt of Congress charges Thursday.