Dianne Feinstein recently announced that she would not seek to remain the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee for the next congressional term starting in January 2021.
IL Gov. Pritzker, Sen. Durbin Make IL Speaker Madigan Scapegoat After Losses

Guys, this is huge. Actually, it is YUGE.
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has led the state’s Democratic Party since 1998. He has served in the house since…1971. Us natives know that Madigan is the one in charge of Illinois.
Durbin Shows He Didn’t Read Barrett’s Dissent on Felons Owning Guns

Hey, Sen. Dick Durbin. When you try to mansplain a judge’s opinion to said judge, maybe you should read it.
Durbin could not believe Barrett thinks felons should own guns! Except, you know, she didn’t.
Durbin Parades Pictures of Kids at Barrett Hearing to Attack Republicans

I swear, these hearings serve no purpose other than for politicians to hear their own voice and put on a show.
They always have to use kids to push their agenda. You don’t hate kids, do you?!
“It hurts my soul”: Sen. Tim Scott after Sen. Dick Durbin calls his police reform bill a “token process”

Democrats can’t help themselves when it comes to Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC).
Last week, I blogged about police training reform bill, the Justice Act, headed up by Sen. Tim Scott and the fact that because he was manning the reform bill, he was under constant assault by detractors calling him a “token”...
Democrats: Trump must capitulate on DACA “to prove you’re not prejudiced or bigoted”

Dick Durbin’s claim that Donald Trump referred to “s***hole” non-white countries during a closed door DACA negotiation has lit a fire.
It appears to be part of a strategy from Durbin and Democrats to walk away from a DACA deal unless they get what they want (primarily amnesty without any changes in...
Dick Durbin blew up DACA, deliberately

Democrats and the media think they have the golden bullet to take down Trump, in the form of the “s–thole” comment during DACA negotiations behind closed doors.
There are conflicting claims and reports as to whether the term was used, and to whom he was referring if it were used. Original reports...
Trump Wants $18 Billion for Wall Funding, Dems Threaten Govt Shutdown over DACA

Another government spending bill with a due date of January 19th is rapidly approaching. Democrats want a deal on DACA and Trump wants funding for the wall. Neither side shows any signs of backing down.
House, Senate Pass Stopgap Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown

*UPDATE* Senate has also passed the stopgap spending bill, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a two-week spending bill that will beat the deadline of a government shutdown.
UPDATE: Senators Now Call for Franken’s Resignation After Seventh Woman Comes Forward

Early this morning, Politico reported a seventh woman has accused Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) of sexual misconduct. She claimed he tried to forcibly kiss her.
The “zero tolerance” senators have finally called for him to resign…after the seventh accuser.
Another Government Shutdown Showdown In the Works Over DACA

After clearly stating that as president he had no power to change immigration law, then-president Obama went ahead in 2012 with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Obama himself referred to DACA as his “
Some worry about anti-Catholic bigotry against 7th Cir. nominee Amy Barrett

Notre Dame law professor Amy Barrett has been nominated to the Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Barrett is a former Scalia law clerk.
Barrett’s nomination hearing in early September generated a lot of attention when Democrat Senators attacked her for being a religious Christian. The National Review reported at...
WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of Neil Gorsuch Senate Confirmation Hearing

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch will face the Senate Judiciary Committee for the third day starting at 9:30 AM EDT.
Today should be the last day of Gorsuch’s testimony. Hearings will continue after today but will feature witnesses both in favor and opposed to Gorsuch’s nomination.
Nevertheless, #HePersisted

Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation hearing today was blah, blah, (try to stay awake), (don’t let anyone know you’re snoozing), (Dem Senators made to look foolish), (trite platitudes repeated endlessly on media).
You still with me.
Sure, there were some real moments, but they were entirely focused on Democrat Senators who were made to look...
Gorsuch Makes Minced Meat of Dick Durbin’s Gotcha Attempt

Today was Day Two in confirmation hearings for Trump Supreme Court Justice nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch.
Senators on the Judiciary Committee took turns spending thirty minutes grilling Gorsuch.
When it was Sen. Durbin’s (D-IL) turn to bat, he flamed out. Gloriously.
“Do you believe that there are ever situations where the cost...
WATCH: Day 2 Neil Gorsuch Confirmation Hearings, Morning Session

Yesterday, we heard opening statements from the Senate Judiciary Committee and Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Today, Gorsuch will face questions from the senators in 30-minute intervals. The hearing should last 12 hours.
Will Democrats soften their stance on Gorsuch? As CBS pointed out, the Democrats “stressed that Gorsuch has impeccable credentials”...
Sessions Approved While GOP Changes Committee Rules to Approve Price, Mnuchin

Senate Republicans found a way to end the Democrat boycott of approval votes for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. The Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee changed the rule stating at least one member from each party must attend a meeting for the committee to do its work.
The Democrats boycotted the hearing...