President Trump said he is considering five women for the Supreme Court opening and will announce his nomination on Friday or Saturday. Judge Amy Coney Barrett and Judge Barbara Lagoa are considered the top contenders.
Senate Democrats can use procedural tactics to slow the confirmation process but need Republicans to break ranks to derail the pick.
Today, women still make up only 27 percent of all federal judges. Change has been gradual partly because the path to a federal judgeship is so long.
Shortly after Congress passed the Cares Act, the Pentagon began directing pandemic-related money to defense contractors.
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The legislation would expand automated traffic enforcement and improvements to bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
William Crews was linked to the conservative website RedState, where, under the pseudonym “streiff,” he has ridiculed the government’s activity against the coronavirus outbreak.
The Climate Clock unveiled by artists Gan Golan and Andrew Boyd warned on Monday that there were 7 years and 101 days until Earth’s carbon budget is depleted, based on current emission rates.
Indianapolis linebacker Darius Leonard didn't realize the ring was in his gloves when he tossed them to a fan Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Carlson was a finalist for the first time in his career after finishing fourth in voting after the 2018-19 season and fifth in 2017-18.
