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On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Last Word,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) stated that “now would be the right time” for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire. Host Lawrence O’Donnell asked, “Are you hoping that Justice Breyer creates a

Congressional Democrats are continuing resist bipartisan negotiations over the Biden administration’s infrastructure proposal.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday called out President Biden’s devotion to prioritizing climate change-related initiatives, warning it will “crush American jobs.”

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday about a challenge to California’s requirement that non-profit groups disclose their donors to the state attorney general — a requirement that has been used to target conservative political groups.

Sen. Whitehouse asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to review the 2018 FBI investigation of Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Sixteen states are already in the process of making Daylight Saving Time permanent, but a federal statute is needed to complete the process.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has served as one of the most vocal Democrat critics of “dark money’s” influence in politics, but the Rhode Island Democrat appears to be a significant beneficiary of dark money.

Democrats are reportedly discussing censuring Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) over the Capitol protests that took place last week as Congress gathered to certify the electoral votes from the 2020 presidential election.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) said Wednesday on MSNBC that Democrats in Congress should set up a “special committee” to investigate the era of President Donald Trump. Anchor Chuck Todd said, “President Obama, when he came in, decided to move on

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) used his entire time on the second day of the Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday to present a “dark money” conspiracy theory. He asked Judge Barrett no actual questions.

During MSNBC’s impeachment coverage on Thursday, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) said that he thinks Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) announced her support for additional witnesses and documents in the Senate’s impeachment trial because Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) gave her

During a Thursday interview on CNN’s “New Day,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) sounded off on the possibility of witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial. With Democrats and Republicans at an impasse of wanting to call on witnesses such as former

During Friday’s Democratic Weekly Address, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) stated that “Republicans are confirming extreme, partisan judges at the expense of virtually any major legislation to improve the lives of Americans.” Transcript as Follows:  “Hi, I’m Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. This

Longtime climate activist and Democrat presidential hopeful Tom Steyer was met with opposition Friday as he attended the climate march in D.C., according to a source on the scene.

Tuesday on MSNBC’s “MTP Daily,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) called on the House Judiciary Committee to investigate the FBI investigation of the sexual misconduct allegations into then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Whitehouse said, “I think the important first step — I’m a

On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) criticized Democrats for apologizing too much and engaging in needless purity tests. Host Bill Maher brought up the advice he has given Democrats, such as going on Fox News,

Democrat presidential candidates and senators this week renewed their threats that unless the U.S. Supreme Court issues liberal rulings on the Second Amendment and other issues, that Democrats will fundamentally restructure the nation’s highest court, a shocking threat to judicial independence not seen since the 1930s.

On Sunday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Kasie DC,” Senate Judiciary Committee member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) stated that Attorney General William Barr’s determination on obstruction of justice “seems a lot like a rush to judgment on the question of obstruction.” Whitehouse said,

There was much anticipation over the expected rivalry between the United States and China at a global security conference in Munich over the weekend, given a sense among global elites that the U.S. is withdrawing from the world, and China is growing in stature.

Shanahan had a rocky meeting with U.S. senators at a security conference in Munich, Germany, that could jeopardize his chance to become permanent defense secretary.

Breitbart News asked ten Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee if they believe Dr. Vanessa Tyson’s claim that Justin Fairfax assaulted her.

On Yahoo News’ “Skullduggery” podcast, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) accused House Republicans of using power to “impede and throw sticks into the spokes of the Mueller investigation” when they had the majority. Whitehouse said, “Whether it amounts to criminal conduct

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) said prosecutors are “moving toward indictment and charges” against President Donald Trump.

Over 400 former DOJ employees have come out in protest of Trump’s appointment of Whitaker as acting Attorney General.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) is asking the Office of the Special Counsel to investigate potential Hatch Act breaches by “then-chief of staff to the Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker.”

Schumer requested the DOJ inspector general to probe “whether any potentially unlawful or improper communications have occurred between Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, the White House, and other entities.”

Monday on MSNBC’s “MTP Daily,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) discussed joining Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI)  in a lawsuit arguing acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker’s appointment was unconstitutional. Whitehouse said, “There’s a much more specific provision

Philip Wegmann of the Washington Examiner reported Saturday that attorneys representing Christine Blasey Ford, who is accusing Judge Brett Kavanaugh of groping her at a high school party over 25 years ago, raced last week to find anyone who could swear affidavits about the meaning of terms in Kavanaugh’s high school yearbook such as “Devil’s Triangle.”

The Senate Judiciary Committee made a criminal referral Saturday for the Rhode Island man who claimed Judge Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted his friend on a boat in 1985, asking that he be prosecuted for lying to Congress.

Thursday Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) pledged to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford “however long it takes” he will make sure her claims against of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh “get a full and proper investigation.” Referencing an FBI investigation, Whitehouse said, “I want to

CNN pushed a sexual misconduct allegation against Brett Kavanaugh Wednesday night, hours after the accuser had already recanted.

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday released a lightly redacted copy of the transcript of Monday’s conference call between Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and committee staff.

On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Senate Judiciary Committee member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) expressed confidence that if Democrats win back one or more chambers of Congress, they will investigate the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, even if Kavanaugh is on

Senators will question Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Wednesday a day after Democrats and left-wing agitators repeatedly interrupted Tuesday’s hearings. Senators will get 30 minutes to question Kavanaugh in the first round and another 20 minutes in the second round. Stay tuned to Breitbart News for live updates. All times eastern.

Abandoning decorum, Senate Democrats interrupted the proceedings 62 times, without waiting for proper recognition from the chair, and many of them spoke out of turn.

Wednesday on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) said since Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement is so close to 2018 midterms, Democrats should demand the standard set by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) when he blocked President Obama’s Supreme Court