Politics
Political Turmoil in Washington
President Trump is considering firing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro over the Reflecting Pool case, sparking debate among legal experts. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are pressuring Republicans to propose solutions for Social Security's financial troubles and Sen. Fetterman opposes Todd Blanche’s nomination.
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The Hill
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says he will vote against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve in the role permanently, putting more pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to limit GOP defections on the high-profile nominee. “If you’re going to bring up Blanche, I’m
2026-08-05 16:03 UTC
The Hill
Senate Democrats sent a letter Tuesday to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) calling on Republicans to put forward a plan to save Social Security from insolvency. The letter, led by seven senior Democratic congressmembers, calls on Republicans to find solutions to Social Security's budget d
2026-08-05 16:06 UTC
The Hill
Why is Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, looking to drop the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool prosecution? Will President Trump fire her? Join Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schonfeld and reporter Sophie Brams as they discuss the turmoil, and the dispute over what the grand j
2026-08-05 16:11 UTC