Vermont Sen. Peter Welch on Wednesday became the first Democratic senator to call for President Joe Biden to drop his bid for reelection, after a dismal debate performance last month.
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Commentary: Former Feds Give Justice Department a Bad Name
Andrew Weissmann is one weird dude, to say the least.
Weissmann, an author, law professor, and MSNBC legal analyst, is a prolific user of social media—but rather than post a head shot on his Twitter bio page, Weissmann has a photo of a dog staring down a doll resembling Donald Trump lying face-up on the floor. It’s unclear if the dog is supposed to represent Weissmann, described as Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s “pit bull” during the Russia election collusion investigation, or it’s just another indication of Weissmann’s insatiable obsession with the 45th president of the United States.
Read MorePatrick Leahy, Vermont Senator Since 1975, Announces Retirement
Vermont Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy announced his retirement Monday morning in his home state.
Leahy, 81, was first elected in 1975 and is in his eighth term. He is the president pro tempore of the Senate, making him third in the line of presidential succession after Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and he is the chamber’s longest-serving member.
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