Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: Sen. Mitch McConnell wants to keep up the pace on confirming judicial nominees and the first quarter of fundraising comes to a close for Congress.
Washington Roundup: McConnell Wants To Keep Confirming Judges, Quickly
The Senate was designed for discussion, but as The Firewall's David Hawkings explains, that tide has been turning.
Washington Roundup: McConnell Wants To Keep Confirming Judges, Quickly
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Posted: 10:36 p.m. EDT Apr 1, 2019
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First 6 jurors selected in Trump's hush money trial
Besides all living in New York, the jurors selected so far are men and women of varying ages and from varying backgrounds.
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House GOP walks articles of impeachment against Mayorkas to Senate
The two articles of impeachment accuse Mayorkas of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” and “breach of public trust.”
Millions kicked off Medicaid remain uninsured, survey finds
A year after 20 million Americans were booted from Medicaid, millions remain without any form of health insurance, a new survey found.
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A circus elephant loose on a busy Montana street causes a stir
The elephant ran across a busy Harrison Avenue in the city of Butte, stopping traffic while a handler ran after it.
Alexa and Carlos PenaVega reveal stillbirth of their daughter
The "Spy Kids" actress and Big Time Rush member said in an Instagram post that their fourth child was "born at rest."
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First 6 jurors selected in Trump's hush money trial
Besides all living in New York, the jurors selected so far are men and women of varying ages and from varying backgrounds.
