American lawyer and politician (born 1947)
RFK Jr. anxiety rises among Senate Democrats: Senators in both parties are warning that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may end up tipping the presidential election to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4591164-rfk-jr-anxiety-rises-among-senate-democrats/
GOP lawmakers met with Democratic pushback in China Initiative revival effort: The China Initiative sunset in 2022 following major concerns from the academic ...
nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/china-initiative-program-republican-revival-controversial-rcna135043
Death toll in Maui rises to 93 with 2,200 structures destroyed or damaged. Follow live updates
orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/13/death-toll-in-maui-rises-to-93-with-2200-structures-destroyed-or-damaged-follow-live-updates/
Quick Glance: Maui Wildfires Claim 93 Lives, Deadliest in a Century
- The death toll from the Maui wildfires in Hawaii reached 93, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.
- The toll is expected to rise as cadaver dogs search through the ruins of Lahaina.
- The Maui wildfires surpass the 1960 tsunami as Hawaii's worst natural disaster.
- The current toll exceeds the 2018 Paradise fire and is the highest from a wildfire since 1918.
Hawaii senator addresses failed communication leading up to deadly fires: "The Attorney General has launched a review of what happened with those sirens and ...
politico.com/news/2023/08/13/hawaii-senator-deadly-fires-00110978
Hirono optimistic iconic Lahaina banyan tree will bloom again: Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) said Sunday she is “optimistic” the historic banyan tree in Lahaina ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4151476-hirono-optimistic-iconic-lahaina-banyan-tree-will-bloom-again/
Anger grows as Hawaii fire death toll nears 100: The death toll in Hawaii from the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century is expected to cross the 100-mark ...
rte.ie/news/2023/0813/1399516-hawaii-wildfires/
Quick Glance: Maui wildfires: 93 deaths, only 3% of destroyed area searched
- At least 93 people have died in the fires on Maui, county officials confirmed on Saturday.
- Dangerous wildfires are rapidly spreading on Maui due to dry conditions and strong winds.
- Much of the historic town of Lahaina has been 'destroyed,' according to officials.
- Perfect weather conditions led to the devastating wildfire.
Senator says iconic Lahaina banyan tree may bloom again: Hawaii senator says iconic Lahaina banyan tree may bloom after fire as ‘symbol of hope’
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/lahaina-banyan-18293868.php
Oprah brings supplies to Maui shelter, calls for more aid to fire-ravaged evacuees
ctvnews.ca/world/oprah-brings-supplies-to-maui-shelter-calls-for-more-aid-to-fire-ravaged-evacuees-1.6518189
Quick Glance: Death toll rises following Hawaii wildfires
- Questions arise regarding timely warning to residents by officials.
- Evacuated Lahaina residents report suspected looting in their homes, unconfirmed by police.
- "Lahaina will never be the same," he stated.
- Like many other Maui residents, he fears the death toll will continue to increase.
Karine Jean-Pierre Botches Hawaii Senator's Name After Biden Backlash: The flub came during a press briefing, where Jean-Pierre said that Senator Mazie Hirono ...
newsweek.com/karine-jean-pierre-botches-hawaii-senators-name-after-biden-backlash-1819694
Manchin Says He'll Oppose Julie Su for Labor Secretary, Citing Her 'Progressive Background'
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Quick Glance: US Senator Manchin to Reject Julie Su's Nomination as Labor Secretary
- Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) speaks at a conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on May 1, 2023.
- Manchin announced his opposition to Julie Su's nomination as labor secretary, citing concerns about her 'progressive background' and ability to find compromises between labor and industry representatives.
- Su previously held the position of California's labor secretary.
- If both Manchin and Senator Kyrsten Sinema reject Su, she will not be able to secure confirmation without Republican support.
The Senate holds its Supreme Court ethics hearing this week — with no justices : Ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on Supreme Court ethics reform ...
npr.org/2023/05/01/1172996758/senate-hearing-supreme-court-ethics-mazie-hirono
Quick Glance: Senate Judiciary Democrats Disappointed with Roberts' Ethics Response
- The Supreme Court's nine justices recently subscribed to an updated 'Statement on Ethics Principles and Practices.'
- Roberts' response to ethics questions on the Supreme Court left the Democratic leadership of the Senate Judiciary Committee unimpressed.
- The Judiciary Committee is exploring ways to improve ethics on the court.
- Roberts listed various sources for ethical guidance that Justices consult when needed.
Patty Murray makes history as first female Senate pro tem: The position puts her third in the line of presidential succession.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/03/murray-senate-protem/
Senators introduce legislation to bolster Title IX protections: Sens. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) will introduce new anti-harassment ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/3757810-senators-introduce-legislation-to-bolster-title-ix-protections/
Senate Dems To VA Sec: You Have The Authority To Provide Abortions To Veterans. Do It.
huffpost.com/entry/veterans-affairs-abortion-senate-democrats_n_62e4345be4b09d14dc4290b1
Abortion ruling creating health care ‘chaos,’ Senate panel warned: The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the constitutional right to abortion is creating ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3556168-abortion-ruling-creating-health-care-chaos-house-panel-warned/
Democrats introduce bill to ban collection of reproductive health data: Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.) and Sens. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/3531776-democrats-introduce-bill-to-ban-collection-of-reproductive-health-data/
Senate passes bill to create panel to study making a national museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture
cnn.com/2022/05/19/politics/senate-vote-museum-asian-pacific-american-history-and-culture/
Asian American stars on belonging: Mindy Kaling, Margaret Cho, Bowen Yang, Tammy Duckworth and more
today.com/specials/asian-american-stars-belonging-mindy-kaling-margaret-cho-aapi/
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