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politics1 year ago

"Arrested After Miscarriage: The Call for Action"

Congressional Democrats are urging the Biden administration to take action to protect pregnant patients from criminal prosecution following a case in Ohio where a woman faced charges after a miscarriage. They are calling for federal resources to investigate such cases, provide legal and financial support to affected patients, and ensure healthcare officials do not breach patient privacy. The letter, signed by over 150 members of Congress, highlights the disproportionate impact on Black women and comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning abortion-rights precedent. The Biden administration has already taken steps to intervene in cases of life-threatening complications for pregnant women, but further action is being urged to safeguard abortion rights and protect pregnant patients.

via NPR|
#abortion-rights#biden-administration#congressional-democrats
politics2 years ago

US Lawmakers Rally for Palestinian Statehood Amid Netanyahu's Opposition

Congressional Democrats are intensifying their pushback against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by publicly defending the establishment of a Palestinian state. This move comes amid growing tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the issue, with some Democrats criticizing Netanyahu's policies towards Palestinians and advocating for a more balanced approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

via POLITICO|
#congressional-democrats#defense#netanyahu
politics2 years ago

"Speaker Johnson Faces Pressure Over Spending Deal Amid Government Shutdown Threat"

Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, is standing by a spending deal he made with congressional Democrats and the White House, despite pressure from hard-line conservatives to scrap the plan and come up with an alternative. The deal, largely in line with the Fiscal Responsibility Act spending caps, has sparked division within the Republican Party, with some members pushing for lower spending levels and changes in border policies. The government faces a partial shutdown deadline on Jan. 19 and a full shutdown deadline on Feb. 2.

via The Hill|
#congressional-democrats#government-shutdown#house-freedom-caucus
politics2 years ago

"Debate over Televising Trump's Trials: Should the Rules be Broken?"

Congressional Democrats, led by Rep. Adam Schiff, are calling for the televised trial of former President Donald Trump on charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. A federal rule currently prohibits the broadcasting of judicial proceedings from the courtroom, but Democrats are hoping to change that through the Judicial Conference or by passing legislation. While some argue that televising the trial would build public confidence and combat misinformation, others express concerns that viewers may focus on dramatic moments rather than the legal details. Trump's own attorney has also expressed support for a televised trial.

via NPR|
#congressional-democrats#donald-trump#judicial-conference
politics2 years ago

Alito's Controversial Statement: Congress Powerless to Regulate Supreme Court Ethics

Congressional Democrats are criticizing Justice Samuel Alito after he stated that Congress lacks the constitutional authority to regulate the Supreme Court's ethics rules. Alito's comments came in response to a Democratic-led effort to revamp ethics and transparency standards for the court's justices. Democrats argue that Congress has the power to set the Supreme Court's budget and expand its size, therefore it should also be able to require a code of ethics. Alito's remarks have drawn renewed criticism from Democrats, who question his reasoning and argue for the need for an enforceable code of ethics.

via POLITICO|
#congressional-democrats#criticism#ethics-regulation
politics2 years ago

Debt ceiling politics divide Congress.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer declined to guarantee that the U.S. will not default on its debts as debt ceiling brinksmanship continues in Washington. House Republicans passed their own debt ceiling proposal last week, but it has almost no chance of passing the Democratic-controlled Senate, and President Joe Biden has vowed to veto it if it reaches his desk. The U.S. is projected to run out of cash to continue paying its obligations as early as June if Congress does not raise the debt ceiling by then.

via USA TODAY|
#congressional-democrats#debt-ceiling#joe-biden
politics2 years ago

The Controversial Disclosures of Justice Clarence Thomas.

Allegations that Justice Clarence Thomas violated federal ethics laws by failing to disclose travel and real estate deals with Republican donor Harlan Crow have been sent to a committee of federal judges responsible for addressing allegations of errors or omissions in the filing of financial disclosure reports. Congressional Democrats had requested that the Judicial Conference of the United States investigate Thomas's failure to disclose the deals and referred the matter to Attorney General Merrick Garland. Thomas's disclosure history is in the spotlight after ProPublica revealed that Crow took him on lavish vacations and also bought a Georgia home where the justice's mother lives, transactions that were not disclosed on the forms.

via The Washington Post|
#congressional-democrats#ethics#financial-disclosure
politics2 years ago

Jeff Zients' Bumpy Start Making Trains Run on Time.

Six weeks into his role as White House chief of staff, Jeff Zients is facing criticism from some congressional Democrats who question his political instincts and Capitol Hill relationships. While some defend Zients and say it's too early to judge, others say the decision-making process in the West Wing has grown more opaque, spurring confusion over policy priorities and debate over how much responsibility Zients is and should be carrying. Zients' emergence provides an early test of whether someone without decades of Biden world experience can help the president navigate the political waters.

via POLITICO|
#biden-administration#congressional-democrats#jeff-zients