FBI's Handling of Child Sexual Abuse Tips

The Justice Department's watchdog found continued shortcomings in FBI's handling of child sexual abuse tips, failing to report to local authorities in nearly half the cases. FBI's response acknowledged the compliance issues and vowed to correct them. Despite changes post-Nassar scandal, FBI still falls short in reporting and sharing tips. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin called FBI's actions shameful and announced a hearing on the matter.

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Push for Supreme Court Ethics Reform Bill

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats are pushing for a Supreme Court ethics reform bill, but Senate Judiciary Committee ranking member Lindsey Graham will object to it. The bill would require the Supreme Court to create an ethics code and allow complaints against justices.

Criticism of Supreme Court Justices Alito and Roberts

Sen. Richard Blumenthal criticizes Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for remarks on ideological disagreements. Chief Justice John Roberts responds to a liberal filmmaker during a recorded event. Alito's agreement with the notion of returning the country to 'godliness' is highlighted in the article.

Discussion on Reinstating Blue Slip Rule for Judicial Nominees

Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin signaled his willingness to discuss bringing back the blue slip rule for judicial nominees in response to a potential return of former President Trump. There is notable disagreement between Democratic and Republican senators over the history and impact of the blue slip rule.

Senate Judiciary Committee Subpoena of Federalist Society cochairman Leonard Leo

Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans reject Democrat subpoena against Federalist Society cochairman Leonard Leo, calling it unlawful and politically motivated. Attorney for Leo states he will not comply with the subpoena. Federalist Society is a nonpartisan educational organization. Republicans accuse Democrats of violating committee rules and standing rules during the subpoena process.

Subpoena refusal by conservative leader Leonard Leo

Conservative leader Leonard Leo is refusing to comply with a subpoena from the Democrat Senate Judiciary Committee, labeling it as unlawful and politically motivated. The subpoena is part of an effort by Democrats to target Leo due to his association with conservative Supreme Court justices and his opposition to certain legislation.

Christine Blasey Ford's Testimony Against Brett Kavanaugh

Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2018 that Brett Kavanaugh had sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers. Her testimony did not change the outcome of Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. Ford later wrote a book about her experience and the impact it had on her life.