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st re-elected as his party's whip, the No. 2 leadership job," and now "is seeking to succeed" Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) as the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. However, "first he will have to overcome resistance from some on the left and questions about whether he is accruing too many plum posts in the ca

its alliances in the Asia-Pacific region after four turbulent years under President Donald Trump." Biden "said his selection for Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, would rebuild morale and trust in the U.S. State Department." Biden also "stressed the diplomatic experience of his team." Reuters adds, "In addit

rebuild morale and trust in the U.S. State Department." Biden also "stressed the diplomatic experience of his team." Reuters adds, "In addition to Blinken, Biden's team includes Jake Sullivan as national security adviser and Linda Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations." Reuters (1

rt a pathway to citizenship for millions of people while investing in border security. The bill text unveiled Monday includes some $107 billion for the Senate Judiciary Committee to spend on each, giving lawmakers a soft deadline of Sept. 15." It "does not specify how many people or which groups would be covered by the legis

inistration official, was led by Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and attended by other senior officials including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, CIA Director Bill Burns and FBI Director Chris Wray." DNI Haines "convened the meeting late Friday, according to a press release." According to the

assadors to Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Costa Rica for "consultations" in response "to similar moves by the four countries against Nicaragua." Blinken Criticizes China's Behavior In South China Sea. Reuters (8/9, Nichols) reports Secretary of State Blinken "called out bullying in the South China S

, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization, on Israel. Additional reporting from The Hill (01/10, Beitsch) noted that Director Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, stating that antisemitic hate crimes had increased by 60 percent since the beginning of the conflict. He noted that the FBI had opened 60 percent

leigh Burke-class destroyers the USS Gravely, the USS Laboon and the USS Mason, as well as the United Kingdom's HMS Diamond. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the gravity of the Houthi threat to global commerce and renewed U.S. warnings of a response. The story was also reported on by ABC News (0

trations Afghanistan Policy Since the U.S. Withdrawal: Part II — 2:00 PM — Host: Committee on Foreign Affairs Cabinet Members • Secretary of State Blinken meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah EI-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt at 9:30 AM. • Secretary of Education Cardona will join Vice President Harris in C

l Standards The Hill (05/02, Sforza) reported that J. Michael Luttig, a former federal judge and advisor to Vice President Pence, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Supreme Court ethics. Luttig emphasized the importance of the Court adhering to high professional and ethical standards, especially in lig

azeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. According to the article, Democrat Chris Van Hollen said on Tuesday that he sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to make the assessment "available immediately for Congressional review". The article noted that U.S. officials, including President Joe B

ng welcoming Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. to the Pentagon at 10:30 a.m. EDT on the River Parade Field. • Secretary of State Blinken participates in a moderated conversation on the state of press freedom worldwide with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius in Washington, D.C. a

LEADING THE NEWS Garland Tells Senators He Will Not Be "The President's Lawyer," Vows Focus On Capitol Riot. All three broadcast networks covered the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Attorney General-designate Garland. David Muir said on ABC World News TonightVI (2/22, story 6, 1:00, 8.08M) that Garland

hcoming if the coup leaders didn't hand power back to the legitimate government and stop violence against political opponents." Secretary of State Blinken tweeted Monday, "The U.S. stands with the people of Burma who demand the restoration of the democratically elected government. Today's designations

a sensitive investigation into [President] Biden's son and an open special inquiry into the roots of the Russia investigation." The Times adds that the Senate Judiciary Committee "voiced unanimous support for her nomination last month and a bipartisan coalition of senators is expected to confirm her in the coming days." Mon

selling guns and "fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills" on Snapchat. The FBI is among the agencies investigating the case. OTHER WASHINGTON NEWS Blinken And Sullivan Defend Planned US Withdrawal From Afghanistan. Christina Ruffini reported on the CRS Weekend News (4/18, story 3, 2:00, Duncan, 1.24M)

to vote, we need more leaders who are true champions of voting rights, especially at the Department of Justice." At her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee this month, Vanita Gupta, President Joe Biden's nominee to serve as associate attorney general, said: "The fight for voting rights and to ensure th

s from 26 Mar - 12 Apr Cabinet Officers: • Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS small group foreign ministers meeting, co-hosted by Secretary of State Blinken (virtual) - Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Small Group Foreign Ministers virtual meeting, co-hosted by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Belgi

a sensitive investigation into [President] Biden's son and an open special inquiry into the roots of the Russia investigation." The Times adds that the Senate Judiciary Committee "voiced unanimous support for her nomination last month and a bipartisan coalition of senators is expected to confirm her in the coming days." Mon

selling guns and "fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills" on Snapchat. The FBI is among the agencies investigating the case. OTHER WASHINGTON NEWS Blinken And Sullivan Defend Planned US Withdrawal From Afghanistan. Christina Ruffini reported on the CBS Weekend NewsVi (4/18, story 3, 2:00, Duncan, 1.24M

sident Trump last year shortly before Christmas, when Mr. Trump was falsely asserting that the election was stolen, according to a report issued by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The article noted that Mr. Clark then allegedly urged Justice Department officials to help Mr. Trump subvert the election by announcing that the de

stigation, but merely a "subject," trending toward becoming only a "witness" concerning the illegal contributions. Back to Top INTERNATIONAL NEWS Blinken, Russian FM to Meet Amid Ukraine Tensions • Associated Press: Blinken, Russian FM to Meet Amid Ukraine Tensions • Reuters: Blinken Set to Meet Rus