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Biden poised to double the number of Black women appeals court judges

Biden is on course to increase the number of Black women appellate judges to eight. Advocates say the added diversity builds trust in the federal bench.

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Senate votes to confirm Biden pick for DC appeals court

The Senate has confirmed the first appellate court judge of President Joe Biden’s tenure.

Senate confirms Zahid Quraishi as first Muslim American federal judge

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Zahid Quraishi to the District Court of New Jersey, making him the first Muslim American federal judge in U.S. history.

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Senate Judiciary Committee

Biden poised to double the number of Black women appeals court judges

Senate votes to confirm Biden pick for DC appeals court

Senate confirms Zahid Quraishi as first Muslim American federal judge

Senate confirms Zahid Quraishi, making him the first Muslim American federal judge

Latvian woman charged in US with role in cybercrime group

Michigan lawmakers finally take up police reform bills a year after George Floyd's death

Senate panel approves Biden's first slate of judicial nominees

Sen. Ted Cruz says that Democratic voting proposals will constitute 'Jim Crow 2.0'

Senators ask Google about phone call to Match on day before testimony

Democrats point to Georgia in push for new elections law

Apple agrees to send a top executive to testify before the Senate on app store competition concerns

The Latest: Trump blasts Fauci and Birx as 'self-promoters'

Voting rights, hate crimes on Senate's 'big, bold' agenda

"What are we doing?": Senators debate gun control at Judiciary Committee hearing

Domestic terrorism poses an ‘elevated’ threat in 2021, intelligence report warns

Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be US attorney general

Jack Dorsey's first tweet is on track to sell for $2.5 million, and he says the money will go to charity

23 House Dems ask Facebook about role of weapons ads in wake of Jan. 6 insurrection

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivers 1st opinion

General: Pentagon hesitated on sending Guard to Capitol riot

FBI Director Christopher Wray says Capitol attack was "domestic terrorism"

What FBI and law enforcement knew about extremist threats before Capitol riot

What FBI and law enforcement knew about extremist threats before Capitol riot

The Latest: FBI says probe of Capitol officer death ongoing

FBI director: No evidence of antifa, ‘fake’ Trump supporters in US Capitol attack

FBI director to testify on investigation into Capitol assault

FBI director to testify on investigation into Capitol assault

FBI Director Wray to testify for first time since deadly Capitol riot

FBI director says Capitol riot was ‘domestic terrorism’

Senate Judiciary Committee advances nomination of Merrick Garland for attorney general

Senate panel votes to advance Garland's nomination to be AG

Merrick Garland's nomination to be attorney general advances to full Senate

A look at Merrick Garland, the nominee for attorney general

Attorney general nominee Merrick Garland pledges broad probe into roots of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Merrick Garland assures senators he's "not the president's lawyer" in hearing to lead Justice Department

Eye Opener: U.S. nears 500,000 coronavirus deaths

Merrick Garland to commit to overseeing "prosecution of white supremacists" who stormed Capitol

Merrick Garland to commit to overseeing "prosecution of white supremacists" who stormed Capitol

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin taking gavel of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee

Deal or no deal: Virus aid tests Biden 'work together' plea

Sen. Patrick Leahy, set to preside over Trump impeachment, returns home after brief hospitalization

Democratic senators urge Facebook, Google and Twitter to crack down on vaccine misinformation

Democratic senators formally request investigation of Hawley and Cruz after deadly Capitol insurrection

Senate Democrat urges IRS to review tax-exempt status of pro-Trump group Turning Point USA

Twitter bans Michael Flynn, Sidney Powell and other QAnon accounts

Facebook, Twitter lock Trump's account following video addressing Washington rioters

Facebook to reinstate political ad ban in Georgia following Senate runoff elections

The Latest: Nancy Pelosi reelected speaker of the House

GOP senator rebukes 'dangerous ploy' to fight Biden victory

Missouri senator to contest Biden's Electoral College win

The Spin: William Barr wasn’t interviewing for job at Chicago law firm, partner says | House Black Caucus backs Madigan | Rahm Emanuel’s chance for spot in Biden Cabinet dimming?

Lawmakers say COVID-19 relief bill won't offer $1,200 checks

After criticism, Feinstein to step down as top Judiciary Dem

Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus

Facebook and Twitter defend election safeguards and moderation practices before the Senate

Twitter, Facebook CEOs vow election action; GOP touts curbs

Facebook, Twitter CEOs to be pressed on election handling

Senior GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley says Biden should receive classified intelligence briefings from Trump administration

The Latest: Aide says Biden will appoint 'COVID coordinator'

GOP presses ahead after election with Russia probe review

Amy Klobuchar considered for Biden Cabinet posts including attorney general and Agriculture secretary

Andrew McCabe defends Trump campaign Russia probe during partisan hearing

Senate Latest: Kelly win gives Arizona 2 Democratic senators

Senate Republicans vote to subpoena Facebook and Twitter CEOs about alleged censorship

Republicans vote to advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate

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Live stream: GOP-led Senate Judiciary Committee advances Barrett despite Dems' boycott

GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett as Democrats boycott

Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett's nomination

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Barrett nomination over Democratic boycott

Democrats to boycott Barrett vote, Senate GOP pushes ahead

Kid Rock uses Twitter to call Twitter CEO a 'bitch ass mother fucker'

Senate to work through weekend to push Barrett onto court

GOP, Dems hope Supreme Court fight bolsters Senate prospects

With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing

As GOP pushes Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination ahead, Dems decry ‘sham’

Harris highlights stakes of election in Barrett hearings

Democratic senators make final pitch to slow Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing