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Carl Hulse
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Schumer Promises Year-End Judicial Push as Courts Gain New Political Importance
Pushing for an overhaul of the Supreme Court is a new priority as Democrats try to match Trump-era judicial confirmations, the Senate majority leader says.
Architects of the Trump Supreme Court See Culmination of Conservative Push
For Donald F. McGahn II, the former White House counsel, and Senator Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican, sweeping anti-regulatory rulings are the big payoff of…
Debate and Supreme Court Rulings Bring a Dark Day for Democrats
The combination of President Biden’s debate performance and adverse Supreme Court rulings left Democrats reeling and in despair with elections not far off.
It’s Unanimous: In the Senate, Neither Party Consents to the Other’s Ideas
Democrats sought to quickly reinstate a ban on gun bump stocks after a Supreme Court ruling. It was the latest Senate floor fight to end…
Senate Republicans Block Bump-Stock Ban
Democrats failed in their effort to override last week’s Supreme Court ruling with legislation, but saw some political benefits to the clash.
Senate Republicans Block Supreme Court Ethics Measure Pushed by Democrats
Democrats made what they knew was a doomed attempt as they faced pressure from the left to do more to try to hold the court…
Senate Democrats Face Calls for Broader Inquiries Into Supreme Court
They say their options are limited by the court’s status as a separate branch of government and deep Republican opposition.
McConnell Ends an Era for Himself, His Party and the Senate
The forces of change in Republican politics caught up to the longtime Senate leader, but he won’t be exiting the stage just yet.
Senate Panel Approves Subpoenas for Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow
The decision to try to compel cooperation from a leading judicial activist and a Republican megadonor came over fierce G.O.P. opposition and threats of retaliation.
Senate Panel Punts Effort to Force Testimony in Supreme Court Ethics Inquiry
The Judiciary Committee postponed votes to issue subpoenas for benefactors of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito after Republicans threatened a politically charged fight.