A historic number of women and people of color are poised to take the helm of at least eight powerful House committees when the 116th Congress takes shape.
In 2006, Democrats rode opposition to the president into control of Congress, but women were left behind.
One Protestant group wants the federal government to sponsor discrimination.
The political action committee’s odd spending decisions are a window into the absurd campaign finance world ushered into existence by Citizens United.
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In the weeks after Brett Kavanaugh was accused of sexual assault, George W. Bush personally called wavering senators to lobby on the nominee's behalf.
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Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus raised questions about Kavanaugh’s potential perjury about his role in Bush-era warrantless surveillance.
Nellie Liang doesn’t have a typical Trump appointee profile: She’s experienced for the job she was nominated for and has no blatant conflicts of interest.
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Mark Judge is accused of aiding a sexual assault on Christine Blasey Ford. He knows Brett Kavanaugh well and has agreed to talk with the FBI.
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Sen. Chris Coons forced the Supreme Court nominee to address a glaring contradiction in his testimony. Kavanaugh's response speaks volumes.
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Both Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford could testify under oath on Monday, as the confirmation may come down to who is more believable.
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