US Senate rejects Democratic-led resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powersFour Republicans — Senators Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — voted in favor.Reuters13d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityRand PaulThom TillisLisa Murkowskiiran war powers vote
US Senate confirms former Thomas law clerk to serve as judge in TexasA corporate litigator who clerked for US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas won Senate confirmation on Thursday to serve as a federal judge in a Texas court that has become a favorite for conservative litigants challenging Democratic policies.Reuters20d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeClarence Thomasjudicial confirmation vote
US justices make rare Capitol Hill appearance to warn of threats against themQuestions have persisted over the conduct of some justices, including Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas.Reuters3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeClarence ThomasSamuel Alitosupreme court funding request
