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Benjamin Weiss
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Congress Reporter, Courthouse News Service
Washington, D.C., United States
Beats
War Crime , Global Politics , Policy Making , Regional Politics , International Relations
Content
By Benjamin Weiss| Courthouse News Service Verified WASHINGTON (CN) — The federal judiciary’s policymaking body has warned congressional appropriators that funding for security measures at federal courts isn’t enough to meet rising threats against judges and courthouses. The plea for additional security appropriations, which comes as Congress prepares to draft budget legislation for 2026, also arrives as some federal judges involved in high-profile cases have been personally targeted by Republicans and even President Donald Trump himself.
By Benjamin Weiss| Courthouse News Service Verified WASHINGTON (CN) — The Senate’s top Democrat and highest-ranking Jewish member of Congress urged Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday to investigate a recent arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as a possible antisemitic hate crime. The move from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer came amid reports that the suspect in Sunday’s attack, which came just after the first night of Passover, had targeted the Keystone State’s governor over his stance on Palestine.
By Benjamin Weiss| Courthouse News Service Verified WASHINGTON (CN) — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that he would use a procedural tool to block a pair of President Donald Trump’s nominees for U.S. attorney positions in New York. And, amid uncertainty about Congress’ role as a check on the executive branch, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s top Republican signaled that he would honor the longstanding chamber tradition allowing lawmakers to halt White House judicial nominees in their home states.
Company Info
Courthouse News Service
Courthouse News Service is an American news agency that specializes in civil litigation reporting. Founded in 1990 by Bill Girdner, who continues to serve as owner and editor, the company is based in Pasadena, California. It provides original news content from state and federal trial courts and appellate courts across the United States, employing reporters nationwide to ensure comprehensive coverage. The agency offers both free and paid services, with paid subscribers receiving alerts about new filings and rulings. Courthouse News also covers federal and state legislation and congressional activity. In addition to its digital journalism, the company produces a podcast called Sidebar. Its primary audience includes lawyers, law firms, nonprofits, government agencies, corporations, media outlets, and academic institutions, with over 2,200 subscribers as of 2020. Courthouse News Service has received recognition for its commitment to legal journalism, including the James Madison Award for First Amendment advocacy in 2023.
Pasadena, California, United States
'+1 626-577-6700
Founded: 1992