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John Yoo Reminisces About Clinton Judicial-Nomination Battles

In my new Confirmation Tales post, titled ‘Senate Republicans Learn to Use Their Majority Muscle,’ I interview John Yoo, who replaced me on Senator...

Nancy Pelosi Waffles When Asked if Harris Is Biden’s Best Running Mate

The former House speaker praised Harris as ‘very politically astute,’ adding ‘why would she be vice president if she were not?’

The Bitter Irony of McCarthy’s Impeachment Inquiry

Now that the inquiry has begun, Democrats could have an easier time defending the Bidens against very damaging allegations.

In meeting, House Speaker McCarthy unafraid but irked by Rep. Gaetz’s perennial motion to vacate

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told party members in a closed-door conference meeting Thursday that he was unperturbed by threats of a motion to vacate his position as House speaker.

Santos misses extended deadline to file financial disclosure, blames fear of a ‘rushed job’

U.S. Rep. George Santos on Wednesday missed another deadline to submit a key financial disclosure report, a months-long delay that the embattled New York Republican blamed on his federal taxes and the desire to avoid a "rushed job."

Democratic governor seizes commanding fundraising lead over GOP challenger in Kentucky campaign

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has seized a commanding fundraising lead over Republican challenger Daniel Cameron in their marquee matchup in Kentucky, their latest campaign finance reports showed.

Senators clash with U.S. prisons chief over transparency, seek fixes for problem-plagued agency

The director of the federal Bureau of Prisons was scolded Wednesday by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee who say her lack of transparency is hampering their ability to help fix the agency, which has long been plagued by staffing shortages, chronic violence and other problems.

Republican Rep. Steve Womack from Arkansas says he will seek reelection next year

Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas said Wednesday he will seek reelection to Congress for an eighth term next year.

Trump to appear on ‘Meet the Press’ Sunday as Kristen Welker takes over as host

Former President Donald Trump will give his first broadcast network interview since leaving office, sitting down this week with Kristen Welker as she debuts as host of NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday.

GOP legislative leaders’ co-chair flap has brought the Ohio Redistricting Commission to a standstill

Ohio's latest attempt to draw fair political maps crumbled amid Republican infighting Wednesday, begging the question of whether a commission unable even to appoint its co-chairs will be able to negotiate a bipartisan redistricting solution within the few short weeks it's been allotted.

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