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One week after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced her department is changing controversial Title IX guidelines implemented under the Obama administration, 28 Democratic senators sent her a letter criticizing that decision. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Democratic senators send Betsy DeVos letter defending failed Obama-era Title IX policies, protesting reform efforts

Emily Jashinsky -

September 15, 2017 6:10 pm

The Judicial Crisis Network launched a digital and TV ad targeting Senator Al Franken's refusal to return his blue slip for Justice David Stras. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

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Stop obstructing judicial nominees with archaic traditions

Nicole Russell -

September 15, 2017 4:11 pm

The right-leaning group targets the Minnesota senator for seeking to block David Stras, President Trump's nominee to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Judicial Crisis Network in new ad attacks ‘petty’ Al Franken for opposing Trump judicial nominee

Ryan Lovelace -

September 13, 2017 3:43 pm

The conservative Christian advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom came under fire from Democratic Sen. Al Franken this week, as ADF's lawyers are preparing to argue a blockbuster religious liberty controversy before the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Democrats attack religious liberty advocates ahead of major Supreme Court battle

Ryan Lovelace -

September 9, 2017 4:01 am

Even after Neil Gorsuch's confirmation, President Trump is still nominating judges, and the Senate still needs to confirm them. Much is on the line during this process, far beyond one presidency and one federal judge. It showcases a true battle of ideas and values. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

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While you aren’t watching, Trump is doing a great job of nominating lower-level judges

Nicole Russell -

September 7, 2017 7:47 pm

In June, a spokesman for Sen. Al Franken explained his boss' cancellation saying,

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Al Franken proves his decision to cancel on Bill Maher was an empty gesture

Emily Jashinsky -

August 16, 2017 9:24 pm

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Democrats introduce anti-wage theft bill

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August 1, 2017 10:53 pm

Cars would be required to have built in sensors that alert drivers when children are in the backseat and the car is off. (Ben Gray/Atlanta Journal Constitution via AP, File)

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Senate Democrats propose ‘HOT CARS’ act to save kids from heatstroke deaths

Matthew Trunko -

July 31, 2017 6:39 pm

Franken said Pizzella's work on behalf of Abramoff (pictured) was

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Al Franken hits Trump’s labor nominee over ties to Jack Abramoff

Sean Higgins -

July 13, 2017 3:45 pm

Looking back on his first 100 days in office back in April, President Trump also commented on the difficulty of the workload as commander in chief.

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Sen. Al Franken doesn’t want to be president because ‘it’s too hard’

Daniel Chaitin -

June 21, 2017 1:38 am

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Democratic senators send Betsy DeVos letter defending failed Obama-era Title IX policies, protesting reform efforts

Stop obstructing judicial nominees with archaic traditions

Judicial Crisis Network in new ad attacks ‘petty’ Al Franken for opposing Trump judicial nominee

Democrats attack religious liberty advocates ahead of major Supreme Court battle

While you aren’t watching, Trump is doing a great job of nominating lower-level judges

Al Franken proves his decision to cancel on Bill Maher was an empty gesture

Democrats introduce anti-wage theft bill

Senate Democrats propose ‘HOT CARS’ act to save kids from heatstroke deaths

Al Franken hits Trump’s labor nominee over ties to Jack Abramoff

Sen. Al Franken doesn’t want to be president because ‘it’s too hard’

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