Spotlight on GOP women in Supreme Court nomination fight
AP reports focus on Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski as the Senate weighs President Trump's nominee. Pressure grows as activists urge a conservative pick on abortion and gay rights. Both met Trump amid debate over timing, with Collins affirming Roe v Wade as settled law and Murkowski pledging exacting scrutiny.
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Republicans Grill FBI Leaders Over Russia Probe Details
A House Judiciary hearing fueled by partisan rancor saw Republicans demand thousands of documents from the Justice Department and accuse the FBI of bias in the Clinton and Russia investigations. Deputy AG Rosenstein defended DOJ actions while Wray and lawmakers sparred over transparency and potential leaks.
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Court confirmation debate tests senators amidst looming midterms
The Senate braces for a brutal confirmation process over a Supreme Court nominee amid a polarized climate. Democratic centrists like Heitkamp warn against divisive picks while Trump presses for a quick appointment, aiming to tilt the court before the midterms. Republicans signal hopes for swift confirmation, with ads targeting states won by Trump in 2016 to shore up support.
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