#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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#Democrats accuse GOP of overstepping authority on Trump probes

#Democrats accuse GOP of overstepping authority on Trump probes

Top Democratic leaders this week are racing to the defense of the Biden administration’s investigations into former President Trump, saying Republicans have overstepped their authority in demanding the release of Justice Department (DOJ) documents related to those ongoing probes. “Congress is the legislative branch,” Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), vice chairman of the Democratic Caucus, said…

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#Democrats not ready to bail out GOP: ‘This is on them’

#Democrats not ready to bail out GOP: ‘This is on them’

Democrats not ready to bail out GOP: ‘This is on them’ Democratic leaders said Wednesday that Republicans are on their own amid the conservative revolt that’s prevented Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — or anyone else — from becoming the next Speaker in the new Congress.  Heading into this week’s Speaker vote, some lawmakers had floated…

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