Senate Confirms Biden’s 220th Federal Judiciary Nominee

The Democrat-led Senate confirmed outgoing President Joe Biden’s 220th lifetime appointment to the federal judiciary Wednesday night with eyes toward reaching – or eclipsing – the 234 judges confirmed by President-elect Donald Trump during his first term.Also, Senate…

Senate showdown: GOP secures deal with Schumer to save coveted appellate judges for Trump

FIRST ON FOX: Senate Democrats and Republicans struck a late-night deal on judicial votes and confirmations on Wednesday, securing the ability for President-elect Donald Trump to appoint four crucial appellate court judges in his second administration.  As Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., attempts to push through as many President Biden judicial picks as possible, […]

FBI, DHS Chiefs Won’t Testify Publicly on National Security Threats

The leaders of the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security declined to testify publicly at a scheduled Senate hearing Thursday on global national security threats, a break from precedent following years of open testimony before the panel.”Their choice to not provide…

Sen. Cornyn to Gaetz: Everything Will Eventually Come Out

Sen. John Cornyn, a senior Judiciary Committee Republican, says he has warned former Rep. Matt Gaetz that there will be no secrets held back about the sexual misconduct allegations he has been facing when his confirmation hearings are held for attorney general.[#item_full_content]

US Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Fall

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting that job growth likely rebounded in November after abruptly slowing last month amid hurricanes and strikes.[#item_full_content]