It was remarkable enough that President Barack Obama's choice to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives got a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Only one other nominee to lead the ATF has had a hearing, and none has been confirmed.Full story
More than any other group, the high-tech industry got big wins in an immigration bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, thanks to a concerted lobbying effort, an ideally positioned Senate ally and relatively weak opposition. Full story
In a 13-5 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would overhaul immigration but at the expense of gay and lesbian couples. Is it one step backward, two steps forward when it comes to immigration? The NOW panel discusses.
In a 13-5 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would overhaul immigration. AOL co-founder and head of venture capital firm Revolution, Steve Case, joins Morning Joe to discuss the Senate vote and the virtual march in favor of immigration reform.
The immigration bill passed a key hurdle today: the Senate Judiciary Committee. Chris Hayes discusses what this means, as well as other big issues on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
The Senate Judiciary Committee began considering 300 amendments to overhaul the nation's immigration laws on Thursday. Chris Hayes is joined by Janet Murguia, president and CEO of the National Council of La Raza, to discuss some of those amendments.
Next Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will take up the confirmation of Sri Srinivasan, President Obama's latest nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest joins the discussion.
Top Talkers: Newly-minted GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas verbally sparred with Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., during a Thursday Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on assault weapons. The Morning Joe panel -- including New York Magazine's John Heilemann and MSNBC's Rev. Al Sharpton -- discusses the hea
Immigration activists gather for prayer on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 20, 2013, before the Senate Judiciary Committee began working on a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions. Lawmakers are aiming to pass the legislation out of committee this w
Supporters of immigration reform cheer after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation to overhaul the nation's immigration laws, on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 21, 2013. The committee approved the overhaul in a bipartisan vote of 13 to 5, sending the legislation onto the floor, where
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) speaks while Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) listens, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on April 22, 2013 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on border security, economic opportunities and the Immigration Modernization Act.
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, confers with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., as the Senate Judiciary Committee meets on immigration reform on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 9, 2013. A bill to enact dramatic changes to the nation's immigration system and put some 11 million immigrants here
