The Latest Breaking News from Judiciary

WASHINGTON — Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley was booted from his perch on the powerful Armed Services Committee last month as retribution for delaying the confirmation of numerous Defense Department nominees last year, and for his role in challenging Mitch McConnell’s hold as the chamber’s top Republican, sources tell CQ…

Was it retribution or magnanimity? Accounts differ on Missouri Republican Josh Hawley's departure from the desirable Armed Services panel.

Senate Republicans denied newly elected Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri a waiver to serve on the Judiciary Committee.

Democrats' steering committee recommended Schiff for the Judiciary Committee.

Organizing resolutions needed to constitute each party’s membership on Senate committees may still get votes this week, despite GOP holdup.

House Republicans are moving to swiftly establish the marquee investigations of their new majority, voting to create panels focused on China and what they assert is rampant abuse of power in the federal government

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, which includes the return of a controversial rule that would allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.

The House adopted its rules package for the 118th Congress, allowing a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker.

It's unclear if a new rules package includes enough olive branches to conservatives to win Kevin McCarthy support for speaker.