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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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Attorney General William Barr, center, arrives for an event on police reform, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Jerry Nadler: Dems preparing to subpoena William Barr

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Monday evening said he's preparing to subpoena Attorney General William P. Barr to compel him to testify about the recent firing of former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman.

June 23, 2020
I voted stickers are seen at a polling place, Sunday, March 15, 2020, in Steubenville, Ohio. . (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New voter registration numbers plunge

New voter registrations plunged in recent months compared to the last presidential cycle, underscoring the extent to which traditional sign-up venues and voter registration drives have been hampered by the coronavirus lockdowns.

June 22, 2020
President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the BOK Center, Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Tulsa, Okla.

Donald Trump ‘very pleased’ with Tulsa rally, White House says

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Monday said President Trump was "very pleased" with his rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, over the weekend, pushing back against reports saying the president was furious after the event amid less-than-expected turnout.

June 22, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden arrives at Carlette's Hideaway, a soul food restaurant, to speak with small business owners, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Yeadon, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Biden campaign rolls out first major general election ad buy

The campaign of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden rolled out its first major general election ad campaign on Thursday -- a $15 million effort across six states that President Trump carried in 2016.

June 18, 2020
Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., left, speaks with Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, during a House Judiciary Committee markup of the Justice in Policing Act of 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 17, 2020. (Sarah Silbiger/Pool via AP)

Democrats police overhaul bill passes House Judiciary Committee

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday voted to advance Democrats' policing overhaul bill that would ban practices like chokeholds and "no-knock" warrants and opens the door for officers to be sued for misconduct, paving the way for a floor vote on the legislation before lawmakers break for the July 4 holiday.

June 17, 2020
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., second from left, and others, speaks at a news conference to announce a Republican police reform bill on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Senate Republicans unveil police overhaul bill

Senate Republicans offered their ante in the racism and policing debate Wednesday with a bill that would prod law enforcement to curb practices such as chokeholds and increase reporting on bad cops, as both chambers of Congress put bills to overhaul policing on a fast track for votes and a likely partisan collision course.

June 17, 2020
The U.S. Capitol dome is seen, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Democrats, Republicans set for clash on policing overhaul push

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday is pressing forward with Democrats' bill to overhaul policing practices in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minnesota last month, setting up a collision course with Senate Republicans rolling out their own legislation.

June 17, 2020