Most Important Speech This Week: Sen. Whitehouse, 'Look For Power In The Shadows'
Sheldon Whitehouse explains all of it: How dark money bought the judicial system in the US, and what they're getting for their money. "There is a lot of hard-to-explain hypocrisy and rush taking place right now, and my experience around politics is that when you find hypocrisy in the daylight, look for power in the shadows." —Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Internet Recoils In Horror Over Barrett's Ruling That Saying N-word Doesn't Make Workplace ‘Hostile’
A ruling by Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett that whitewashed racism in the workplace shocked the Internet this week.
Sen. Kamala Harris Roasts Terrified Trump Nominee With Simple Questions
Patrick Hovakimian, nominated to be General Council for the Director of National Intelligence, wouldn't answer simple yes/no questions about his involvement in decisions to deploy the military against peaceful protesters.
Internet Is Unimpressed With Senator Lindsey Graham's Debut As Judiciary Chair
Twitter has all the reactions.
2018 Crookie Award: Brett Kavanaugh
Guaranteed to turn our stomachs for then next 40 years, at least, Angry White Man Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed and sworn in as a Supreme Court justice after dragging the woman he allegedly assaulted across hot, fiery coals.
Joined At The Id: Trump, McConnell And The Kennedy Vacancy
The Kennedy vacancy on the Supreme Court is critical to the future of the Court. We must mobilize to protect it from right-wing judicial activists.
Rick Perry Apologizes For Wishing To 'Abolish Energy Department'
Good to hear, Governor! Too bad you didn't know what they did before you were appointed to be in charge of it.
Rick Perry On Dept. Of Energy: 'I Regret Recommending Its Elimination'
During Gov. Rick Perry's confirmation hearing, he apologized for his boneheaded past statements that he wanted to abolish the Department. of Energy.
Sen. Pat Roberts Makes Childish 'Valium Pill' Remark To Sen. Wyden, Chaos Ensues
Trump has infected Congress as well.
Sen. Pat Roberts Knocks Confirmation Hearing Off The Rails With Childish "Valium Pill' Joke
Republican Sen. Pat Roberts began his statements at Steve Mnuchin's confirmation hearing by making fun of Sen. Wyden and asked him if he wanted a valium pill, which was not taken kindly by Sen. Sherrod Brown
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