Mazie Hirono

OpinionSep 15, 2022Read →

Dem Senator ‘Literally’ Issues a ‘Call to Arms in Our Country’ Against Pro-Life Movement

A Democratic senator is issuing a “call to arms” in response to the pro-life movement. During a speech on the Senate floor on Wednesday, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) accused pro-life advocates of conducting an attack on…

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NewsMar 22, 2022Read →

Dem Senator Asks Ketanji Brown Jackson if She Has Sexually Harassed or Assaulted Anyone

President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court is facing questions about whether she sexually harassed or assaulted anyone. During Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Mazie Hirono…

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NewsApr 14, 2021Read →

US Senate Hate Crimes Bill Sails Past Filibuster

Hate crime legislation intended to combat violence against Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic advanced in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, easily overcoming the Senate procedural tool known as the filibuster…

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NewsApr 14, 2021Read →

Senate To Consider Hate Crimes Bill in Potential Filibuster Test

The U.S. Senate will take up hate crime legislation on Wednesday intended to combat violence against Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a potential first major test this Congress of the Senate procedural…

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StoryFeb 9, 2021Read →

Sen. Mazie Hirono Predicts GOP Senators Will Not Convict Trump Out of ‘Fear’

The Senate is set to begin its impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump to either acquit or convict him on the charge of “ incitement of insurrection .” The trial will begin on Tuesday and comes after only the…

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StoryOct 14, 2020Read →

Barrett Apologizes for Using the Term ‘Sexual Preference’ When Describing the LGBTQ Community

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was confronted by her remarks using the term “sexual preference” when describing the LGBTQ community. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) mentioned Barrett’s earlier remarks when…

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StoryOct 13, 2020Read →

Sen. Mazie Hirono Asks Barrett if She Has Sexually Assaulted or Harrassed Anyone

Senate Republicans have warned their Democratic colleagues against attacking President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s faith during her confirmation hearings. While Democrats have largely left…

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StoryOct 12, 2020Read →

Sen. Mazie Hirono Reveals Questions She Will Be Asking Barrett During Confirmation Hearings

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is suggesting she will be pressing President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, on a variety of issues during her Senate confirmation hearings. “I will be asking…

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StorySep 22, 2020Read →

Sen. Mazie Hirono: Supreme Court Packing Is ‘Long Overdue Court Reform’

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is declaring that packing the Supreme Court is “long overdue court reform.” During an interview on CNN Tuesday, the Democratic lawmaker suggested court packing “is long overdue court reform…

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StoryJan 31, 2020Read →

Mazie Hirono Calls Out Republicans As Impeachment Nears Its End: ‘They’re Going to Need to Find Their Souls

As the impeachment drama neared its possible end on Friday, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) was among many Democrats who complained that the Republican Party has become completely beholden to President Donald Trump…

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