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April 22, 2023
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Jason Linkins
The Republicans Would Have Booted Dianne Feinstein by Now
President Biden’s agenda will be imperiled unless Democrats summon the courage to end this madness.
April 18, 2023
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Grace Segers
What Can the Democrats Do Now That Republicans Blocked the Feinstein Swap?
With the proposal to temporarily seat a replacement for the ailing senator on the Judiciary Committee, the majority’s plans—and Biden’s judges—may be left in limbo.
April 13, 2023
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Grace Segers
Democrats Have a Quick Fix for Their Dianne Feinstein Headache. There’s Just One Problem.
The ailing senator would like to be replaced temporarily on the Senate Judiciary Committee, but that’s easier said than done.
January 27, 2022
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Grace Segers
Republicans Might Throw a Fit Over Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee, but They’re Powerless to Stop It
The GOP can slow down the confirmation process for Stephen Breyer’s replacement, but the Democrats almost certainly have the votes to confirm her.
September 15, 2021
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Grace Segers
Gymnasts Rip the FBI for Its Failure to Stop Larry Nassar’s Serial Sexual Abuses
Simone Biles joined three fellow athletes in offering harrowing testimony of the abuse they faced at the hands of the convicted U.S. Olympic team doctor.
November 26, 2018
Jonathan Zimmerman
Who Is John Roberts Kidding?
Of course the court system is political! The first step toward changing that is acknowledging it.
September 27, 2018
Matt Ford
The Kavanaugh hearing seems designed to fail.
September 27, 2018
Jeet Heer
Are Republicans muddying the waters by dumping anonymous allegations against Kavanaugh?
September 26, 2018
Matt Ford
A third woman comes forward with allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.
August 15, 2018
Matt Ford
What Democrats Should Really Ask Brett Kavanaugh
The Supreme Court nominee isn't going to weigh in on Roe v. Wade. But he might find it harder to evade inquiries into his past.
May 8, 2017
Alex Shephard
Republicans are running interference for Trump on the Flynn-Russia scandal.
April 24, 2014
Nora Caplan-Bricker
The GOP Is Still Demanding More Deportations—and Staying Silent on Reform
December 17, 2009
David Fontana
Going Robe
December 12, 2005
Spencer Ackerman
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