Senate Confirms Vanita Gupta As Associate Attorney General
The Senate on Wednesday narrowly confirmed Vanita Gupta as associate attorney general, the No. 3 position at the Justice Department.
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Wray to Testify Before Senate Judiciary Committee about Capitol Attack, Domestic Extremists
FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, and senators are expected to grill him about the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, as well as the rising threat of domestic terrorism.
Committee to Vote Today on Advancing Merrick Garland for AG Confirmation
By Steve Neavling The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote today on advancing Merrick Garland, President Biden’s pick for attorney general, to the full Senate for confirmation. Garland has bipartisan support and is expected to receive the committee’s approval for a full Senate vote. Garland testified before the committee last week during a…
McCabe Says FBI Had Sufficient Reasons to Believe Trump Was a ‘Danger to National Security’
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe on Tuesday defended the bureau’s investigation into President Trump’s campaign’s links to Russia, saying the bureau had reason to believe Trump was a national security threat.
Chad Wolf Faces Pointed Questions at Homeland Security Confirmation Hearing
Acting Homeland Security Director Chad Wolf fielded pointed questions during his Senate confirmation Wednesday and denied a whistleblower’s allegations that he pressured employees to downplay Russian election interference.
Wray Returns to the Hot Seat a Week After Drawing Criticism from President Trump
A week after President Trump criticized his FBI director for his testimony before a House committee, Christopher Wray will be back in the hot seat today.
Homeland Security’s Chad Wolf Set for Confirmation Hearing Wednesday Amid Uncertainties
Acing Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is scheduled to appear before a Senate committee Wednesday for a confirmation hearing amid doubts his legitimacy as a candidate.
Texas Border Patrol Station Would Be Renamed in Honor of Fallen Agent Under Bill
The Border Patrol Station in Rocksprings, Texas, would be renamed in honor of a fallen agent under a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate.