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Senator raises concerns over Pam Bondi's controversial associations
Pam Bondi, a prominent political figure, has been noted for her associations with individuals who have faced various allegations or controversies.
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Durbin questions Pam Bondi's stance on election results and conflict of interest
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's nominee for Attorney General, during her nomination hearing.
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Durbin questions Bondi's nomination as Attorney General
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin delivered his opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's nominee for Attorney General.
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Pam Bondi criticized for actions during 2020 presidential election
Pam Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General, has faced criticism for her actions following the 2020 presidential election.
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Durbin questions Pam Bondi over Kash Patel's comments and January 6 events
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, a key figure on the Senate Judiciary Committee, raised concerns during the nomination hearing of Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's nominee for Attorney General.
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Pam Bondi faces conflict of interest concerns in attorney general confirmation
Pam Bondi, currently a registered lobbyist with Ballard Partners in Washington, D.C., is facing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest as she seeks confirmation as Attorney General.
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Concerns arise over Pam Bondi's civil rights record amid attorney general nomination
Pam Bondi, a nominee for the role of Attorney General, has faced scrutiny over her record on civil rights enforcement.
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Durbin introduces amendments to protect Dreamers in new immigration bill
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, a key figure in immigration legislation, has introduced two amendments to the Laken Riley Act aimed at protecting Dreamers, including those under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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Durbin calls on OPM to address prison staffing shortages with special pay rate
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has requested that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approve a special pay rate for Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees to address significant staffing shortages across federal prisons.
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Durbin comments on special counsel's report about Trump's post-election actions
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has issued a statement in response to the report by former Special Counsel Jack Smith regarding then-President Donald Trump's actions following the 2020 presidential election.
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Durbin raises concerns about Laken Riley Act's impact on immigration enforcement
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed his concerns regarding the Laken Riley Act on the Senate floor.
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Durbin voices concerns over Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin expressed his concerns on the Senate floor regarding President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi.
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Senate Democrats urge AG Garland to preserve Trump investigation materials
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, representing Illinois and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has led a group of Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to preserve all...
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Durbin seeks records on Pam Bondi's lobbying work before AG nomination
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has formally requested information from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
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Senator Durbin voices concerns over Pam Bondi's nomination as Attorney General
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin has expressed his concerns following a meeting with Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General.
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Senator Graham criticizes Biden's border policy; vows GOP action in 2025
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, representing South Carolina and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressed strong criticism of the Biden Administration's handling of border security during a recent hearing.
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Graham seeks updated opinions from ex-intelligence officials on Hunter Biden laptop case
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has reached out to 51 former intelligence officials regarding their previous statements about Hunter Biden's laptop.
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Senate Republicans seek answers on Afghan national's vetting process
Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have sought clarification from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the vetting process for Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan national. Recent media reports suggest that Tawhedi, who was arrested in connection with a plot to commit a violent attack on behalf of ISIS in the United States on Election Day, was not vetted for a special immigrant visa as previously claimed by the Biden-Harris Justice Department.
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Senator Graham condemns rise in anti-Semitism at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, condemned the rise in anti-Semitism on college campuses during a committee hearing today. This follows the October 7 attack on Israel.
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Graham accuses Amazon Alexa of political bias affecting election
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has sent a letter to Amazon concerning reports that the company's Alexa technology exhibits political bias in its responses.