Police reformers push for de-escalation training, but the jury is out on its effectiveness
De-escalation training. It’s on the tip of the tongue of both police departments and reformers — the idea that officers…
Police Reform Stalls Out In The Senate
A GOP-backed police reform bill stalled in the Senate Wednesday amid historic protests against police brutality across the country, leaving…
Democrats Knock GOP Police Reform Bill, Call For ‘Improvement’
Senate Democrats on Wednesday threw cold water on Republican-authored police reform legislation, calling it an inadequate and half-hearted solution to…
Partisan Fault Lines Emerge In Congress Over Police Reform
As Washington turns its attention to police reforms following nationwide protests over George Floyd’s death, congressional lawmakers are already at…
Republicans Sink Trump Judicial Nominee Hostile To Black Voters’ Rights
WASHINGTON ― In a shocking defeat for President Donald Trump, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced Thursday that he can’t support…
Senate Advances Judicial Nominee Known For Weakening Black Voters’ Rights
WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Wednesday inched closer to confirming Thomas Farr to be a lifetime federal judge, despite strong…
Democrats Only Need 1 More GOP Vote To Sink A Controversial Judicial Nominee
WASHINGTON ― Senate Democrats are so close to sinking one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial judicial nominees, Thomas Farr,…
Republican Tim Scott Tanks One Of Trump’s Judicial Nominees
WASHINGTON ― In a stunning defeat for President Donald Trump, Republican Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.) on Thursday refused to support…
Trey Gowdy Is Counting Down The Number Of Flights He Has Left Until He Can Leave D.C. For Good (HBO)
South Carolina Republican Trey Gowdy is retiring from Congress an unhappy man. He’s even counting the number of trips to…
Russian Radio in D.C. & Legal Bike Theft: VICE News Tonight Full Episode (HBO)
August 17, 2017, FULL EPISODE of VICE News Tonight on HBO. The Russians have taken over Washington DC’s country music…