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.
Tag: Durbin, Richard J
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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.
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Democrats in Congress Weigh Calls for Cease-Fire Amid Pressure From the Left
They have grown more vocal about urging measures to mitigate civilian casualties in Gaza, but supporters of a cease-fire are few and far between.
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G.O.P. Threatens Spy Agencies’ Premier Surveillance Tool
With hard-right Republicans attacking federal law enforcement agencies and unwilling to extend their broad powers, a major warrantless surveillance program targeting foreigners overseas may face new limits from Congress.
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Senate Democrats Ask Harlan Crow for Details on Gifts to Clarence Thomas
In a new letter, Democrats on the Judiciary Committee asked Harlan Crow, a billionaire with extensive ties to Justice Clarence Thomas, to provide a list of any benefits he provided.