Gov. Kathy Hochul’s choice of Justice Hector LaSalle to become the state’s top judge has caused an intraparty Democratic battle that will be on display at Wednesday’s judicial hearing.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Untested German Defense Minister Has Allies Watching Closely
Boris Pistorius, the new defense minister, is seen as a skilled politician but, entering a world stage on which Ukraine is at war, he may pose a risk for Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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Gary Hart: The “New Church Committee” Is an Outrage
The new committee seems designed to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from enforcing the law.
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Special Counsel Inquiry Leaves Biden and Garland in Awkward Spots
Although the cases differ significantly, the new investigation is sure to muddy the waters politically as former President Donald J. Trump cries persecution over his own documents inquiry.
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How Biden’s discovery of classified files compares with the Trump case.
The Justice Department is scrutinizing how both presidents came to have classified records after they left office. But there are major differences.