More from Ray Bogan
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Congress wants to curtail ‘judge shopping.’ Can it act before the election?
There are two competing bills in the Senate to curtail “judge shopping,” which consists of efforts by plaintiffs to file lawsuits with judges who are likely to rule in their favor. Democrats and Republicans both want to address the practice, but they view the root of the problem differently and have presented differing solutions. If… -
More Democrats signal willingness to save Johnson from speakership vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is walking a tightrope. One wrong step in the eyes of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., could trigger a vote on ousting him. Greene has expressed anger over Johnson potentially using Democratic votes to pass the foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific region and other measures, including one… -
Boeing whistleblower details thousands of gaps in fuselages since 2013
Congress heard details of ongoing safety failures at Boeing on Wednesday, April 17, as employees described the conditions that led to several deadly incidents involving Boeing planes. Whistleblowers detailed Boeing’s safety culture to the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations during an ongoing inquiry. “A culture of shortcuts, pressure and hostility,” one employee wrote to describe Boeing.… -
Senate warns Speaker Johnson against changes to foreign aid package
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is moving forward with a vote on four separate foreign aid bills. Three of the bills would provide funding for Israel, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific Region. The fourth bill contains Republican priorities like measures to allow the U.S. government to transfer seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction. The bill… -
What Senate rules say about dismissing Mayorkas impeachment
The impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is set to begin on Tuesday, April 16, two months after he was impeached. The question is, will there be a full trial with a presentation of evidence? Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has not tipped his hand as to what he’ll do. Schumer has… -
Tillis says ‘partisan hacks’ went too far with Biden’s new gun dealer rule change
The Biden administration is implementing a new rule that will significantly increase the number of gun sales subject to background checks. The U.S. attorney general said it will help close what’s known as the “gun show loophole.” According to the Department of Justice, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 expands the definition of engaging… -
Jeffries says Dems could save Speaker Johnson from efforts to remove
Top Democrat in the House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., suggested that members of his party could vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson if his GOP colleagues move to oust him. On Tuesday, April 9, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., threatened to bring a motion to vacate forward if Johnson holds a vote on an… -
‘A journalistic rape’: Herridge testifies about CBS News document seizure
Veteran investigative journalist Catherine Herridge testified before Congress Thursday, April 11, and discussed her firing from CBS News. She explained that she was let go on a Zoom call and locked out of her emails and office. Herridge said CBS then seized hundreds of her reporting files including confidential source information. “When the network of… -
Senate to investigate claims that Boeing plane could break apart mid-flight
The Senate committee on investigations is opening an inquiry into allegations that there are safety flaws in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. According to the company, the plane is the best-selling passenger wide-body aircraft of all time. The New York Times reported a Boeing engineer raised concerns that sections of the fuselage in the 787 Dreamliner are… -
Republicans warn dismissing Mayorkas impeachment will set new precedent
House Republicans will wait to deliver articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate until the week of April 14. In February, the House charged him with willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and breach of public trust. Once the House delivers the articles, the Senate will hold… -
Graham stands by 15-week abortion ban despite Trump criticism
Former President Donald Trump’s announcement that he supports a state-by-state approach to abortion has received pushback from both sides of the aisle. Pro-life lawmakers criticized the announcement, saying they want a national abortion ban. Those who are pro-choice said Trump took credit for overturning Roe v. Wade and would go even further if he could. … -
Texas man changes name to Literally Anybody Else, runs for president
It’s no secret the American people are not happy about a Trump v. Biden rematch in the 2024 presidential election. An Ipsos poll found that neither candidate had more than 40% support from voters. In a Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll from February, 52% of respondents said Biden is “too old” while 59% said Trump is… -
Pundits call on Justice Sotomayor to retire, Senate Democrats not on board
Liberal political pundits are calling for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire so President Biden can nominate a replacement while there’s a Democrat-controlled Senate. However, lawmakers are not joining the calls for Sotomayor to make room for the next generation. It’s a story that’s been told before: a liberal Supreme Court justice has surpassed…