Gabriella Muñoz

Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Caucus Chair, touts House policing bill ‘only bipartisan game in town’

Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries on Monday called on the Senate to work out a deal for a policing package and end the congressional stalemate.

June 29, 2020

Democrats block Republican policing bill, setting up partisan gridlock

Senate Democrats blocked the Republican policing package Wednesday, setting up a stalemate over how Congress will address racial justice and police accountability for use of force.

June 24, 2020

Mitch McConnell slams Democrats for pursuing ‘partisan theater’ on policing packages

Senate Majority Leader scolded Democrats for trying to move the goalposts on a procedural vote Wednesday as they threaten to block the GOP policing bill from moving forward to debate.

June 24, 2020

Senate Democrats threaten to kill GOP’s policing bill

The Senate is bracing for a partisan showdown Wednesday on Republicans' policing package, with Democrats threatening to kill the bill before it gets to a full debate on the floor.

June 23, 2020

Mitch McConnell dings Democrats for threatening to block debate on GOP police reform bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday brushed off Democrats' concerns about proceeding with the Senate GOP's police reform package this week, as the chamber heads towards an impasse on the issue.

June 23, 2020

Mike Braun introduces bill limiting qualified immunity for officers

Sen. Mike Braun introduced his bill to rein in liability protections for police officers on Tuesday, an olive branch he hopes will bridge the partisan divide on policing.

June 23, 2020

Mitch McConnell tees up procedural vote for policing package on Wednesday

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell moved to set up a procedural vote on the Republican policing package for Wednesday morning.

June 22, 2020

William Barr denies political interference after ouster of Manhattan U.S. attorney Geoffrey Berman

Attorney General William P. Barr denied accusations of political interference Sunday after a tumultuous weekend at the Justice Department that saw the ousting of the U.S. attorney for Manhattan turn into an embarrassing tug of war.

June 21, 2020

Adam Schiff eyes calling John Bolton to testify in House

House Democrats on Sunday blasted John R. Bolton for not helping remove President Trump from office when he had the chance, saying there is no point in pursuing another impeachment now.

June 21, 2020

Bill Barr worries about ‘demonized’ police, impact on officers’ morale

Attorney General William Barr said Sunday he's concerned the heated debate around policing in the country will deter people from either joining or staying with police departments.

June 21, 2020

William Barr impeachment calls dismissed by Jerrold Nadler

House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler brushed aside calls to impeach Attorney General William Barr on Sunday, but said he still plans to grill Justice Department officials on Mr. Barr's alleged corruption.

June 21, 2020

Nancy Pelosi rips Donald Trump over coronavirus testing remarks

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed President Trump Sunday for wanting to "slow down" on coronavirus testing, and vowed to get answers from his administration later this week.

June 21, 2020

Peter Navarro: Coronavirus a ‘product of the Chinese communist party’

White House trade advisor Peter Navarro said Sunday that the coronavirus was "a product of the Chinese communist party."

June 21, 2020

Peter Navarro: Donald Trump coronavirus testing comment ‘tongue in cheek’

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro defended President Trump's comments about testing on Sunday, saying his remarks at the rally were made in a "light moment."

June 21, 2020

Jerrold Nadler rejects Donald Trump impeachment 2.0 talk as ‘waste of time’

House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Sunday dismissed the idea of pursuing impeachment against President Trump based on the new claims in former National Security Advisor John Bolton's book.

June 21, 2020

Hakeem Jeffries rips John Bolton as ‘political opportunist and profiteer’

Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries slammed former National Security Adviser John Bolton on Sunday for skipping out on the impeachment investigation last year.

June 21, 2020

Tim Scott warns against federalizing police departments

Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday defended his police overhaul legislation that is set for a test vote this week, saying Senate Republicans are respecting the Constitution by not running over state rights and instead using federal funds as an incentive to change the country's police departments.

June 21, 2020

Donald Trump: ‘Tony Fauci has nothing to do with NFL Football’

President Trump on Friday dinged Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious diseases expert, over suggestions that football season could be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

June 19, 2020

Officer involved in Breonna Taylor’s fatal shooting to be fired, mayor says

One of the three officers connected to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor is being fired, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said Friday.

June 19, 2020

Mick Mulvaney rejects allegations in John Bolton’s book as ‘factually false’

Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney on Friday denied the allegations against President Trump in former National Security Adviser John R. Bolton's upcoming book, saying the claims are "factually false."

June 19, 2020