In the world of Senate Democrats, 2024 has always been seen as a critical year. It’s the year when the party will have to defend seats in a wide range of states, including those that are typically Republican strongholds, states with moderate Democratic support, and states with unexpectedly open races. Meanwhile, Republicans see this as …
In just 24 hours, the Supreme Court made several decisions that set back civil rights progress. They ended affirmative action, declared anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination constitutional, and denied student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans in need. It’s a distressing moment for those who advocate for federal protections against discrimination and economic disadvantages. However, there is a …
When President Barack Obama appointed Jeff Baran to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2014, his confirmation faced little opposition from the Democratic majority in the Senate. Similarly, when President Donald Trump renominated Baran for another term in 2018, the GOP-led Senate easily approved him. However, President Joe Biden’s attempt to secure Baran a third term …
Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, has suggested that Congress could hold a hearing on the controversial merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf in the coming weeks. He believes that the deal may have national security implications. Blumenthal, who chairs the Senate homeland security subcommittee on investigations, is determined to uncover …