Tag: United States Politics and Government
Mark Pomerantz’s Resignation Letter: The Full Text
This work was underway when you took office as District Attorney. You have devoted significant time and energy…
Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in Case on Wisconsin Redistricting
The Supreme Court’s order on Wednesday angered Wisconsin Democrats.After refusing to consider Voting Rights Act claims “in other…
Russia and Far-Right Americans Find Common Ground With Ukraine War
When Victoria Nuland, an under secretary of state, was questioned in the Senate this month over whether Ukraine…
Pledging to ‘Stay in My Lane,’ Jackson Defends Her Record
WASHINGTON — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Tuesday pushed back on Republican attacks on her record, defending her…
Biden Plans Sanctions on Russian Lawmakers as He Heads to Europe
WASHINGTON — President Biden will announce sanctions this week on hundreds of members of Russia’s lower house of…
Judging a Judge on Race and Crime, G.O.P. Plays to Base and Fringe
WASHINGTON — After all of the entreaties from top Republicans to show respect at Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s…
Jackson Vows to Be Independent on Supreme Court if Confirmed
WASHINGTON — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Monday emphasized “my duty to be independent” if confirmed as the…
Ex-Wife of Eric Greitens, Senate Candidate in Missouri, Accuses Him of Abuse
The former wife of Eric Greitens, a leading Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Missouri, has accused…
For These Republicans, Supreme Court Hearings Are an Irresistible Opportunity
Every senator looks in the mirror and sees a future president, the old saw goes.So as the Senate…
How Roman Abramovich Used Shell Companies and Wall Street Ties to Invest in the U.S.
In July 2012, a shell company registered in the British Virgin Islands wired $20 million to an investment…
After Three Rounds, Judge Jackson Knows the Confirmation Playbook
Asked about proposals to expand the size of the Supreme Court, she said, “I don’t think it’s appropriate…
As Inflation Surges, Biden Targets Ocean Shipping
Some economists have echoed those arguments, saying it’s a function of supply and demand.“I think the spike in…