#Democrats balk at Alito assertion that Congress has ‘no authority’ over Supreme Court

#Democrats balk at Alito assertion that Congress has ‘no authority’ over Supreme Court

Democratic lawmakers are criticizing Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s recent interview with the Wall Street Journal in which he stated “no provision” in the Constitution allows Congress to regulate the Supreme Court. “I know this is a controversial view, but I’m willing to say it,” Alito said Friday, referencing Congressional Democrats’ recent efforts to to…

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#Biden, Democrats applaud ‘decisive action’ to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors

#Biden, Democrats applaud ‘decisive action’ to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors

Biden, Democrats applaud ‘decisive action’ to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors President Biden and Democrat lawmakers praised the “decisive action” by federal financial agencies on Sunday to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors and shore up the financial system ahead of markets opening on Monday. “The American people and American businesses can have confidence that their…

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#Santos charging to attend swearing-in: reports

#Santos charging to attend swearing-in: reports

Santos charging to attend swearing-in: reports Embattled Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) advertised that donors could pay between $100 and $500 to attend his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, according to several outlets. The invitation — which reportedly noted that donors would also receive a round-trip bus ride from New York to Washington, D.C., a luncheon and…

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#NYC’s Ritchie Torres to push presidential pardon disclosure bill

#NYC’s Ritchie Torres to push presidential pardon disclosure bill

“NYC’s Ritchie Torres to push presidential pardon disclosure bill” Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres will introduce legislation requiring lawmakers seeking presidential pardons to disclose their requests — following allegations that some Republicans sought clemency from former President Trump after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Torres wants a federal law on the books mandating that any member…

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#Hakeem Jeffries backs Kathy Hochul’s gubernatorial campaign

#Hakeem Jeffries backs Kathy Hochul’s gubernatorial campaign

“Hakeem Jeffries backs Kathy Hochul’s gubernatorial campaign” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a top Democrat in the House, backed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s gubernatorial bid Sunday, adding to her long list of endorsements from New York lawmakers. Jeffries — a front-runner to replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi when she leaves Congress — said Hochul had “hit the ground running”…

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