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Washington Post
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Now its Senate Republicans who want to undermine the filibuster
With the possible exception of springtime pollen, there are few things more predictable in Washington than the opportunism with which Democrats and Republicans switch sides on the question of the Senate filibuster. Back when Joe Biden was president and Democrats held the narrowest of Senate majorities, only two of their caucus members — Democrats-turned-independents Joe Manchin III of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona — stood against their party's effort to end the dilatory tactic on some issues. Filibuster rules create a situation in which most legislation requires 60 votes to pass.
The Hill
31-03-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Sinema joins law firm as senior adviser
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) is joining the Hogan Lovells's global regulatory and intellectual property team as a senior adviser, the lobbying firm announced Monday. 'Senator Sinema's extensive experience in AI, technology, digital assets, private equity, and cryptocurrency positions her to be a key advocate for clients in the fintech space, and an important contributor to the firm's broader initiatives around digital transformation, energy evolution and geopolitical risk,' Janice Hogan, a Hogan Lovells practice group leader, said in a statement on the hire. The firm also hired Sinema's chief of staff and former Senate adviser Daniel Winkler as a policy adviser. Sinema was first elected to the House as a Democrat in 2012 but opted not to seek reelection last year after one term in the Senate. She notably dropped her Democratic Party affiliation in 2022 and became one of four independents in the upper chamber. Sinema, who previously held jobs as a social worker, public defender and college professor, said in a statement that she wants to 'help clients navigate and thrive through regulatory and political change' in her new role. Leaders from both parties praised her work when Sinema, who was a member of the Appropriations, Commerce, Homeland Security and Banking committees, announced her retirement from public office last year. Hogan Lovells CEO Miguel Zaldivar said in the news release that Sinema brings to the firm 'a unique ability to foster cooperation across the political landscape.'
Reuters
31-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Ex-Senator Sinema joins Hogan Lovells as senior adviser
March 31 (Reuters) - Former Independent U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is joining global law firm Hogan Lovells as a senior adviser in its global regulatory and intellectual property practice group, the firm said on Monday. Sinema and Daniel Winkler, who worked as an adviser to Sinema in the Senate, joined the law firm's Washington, D.C., office, the firm said. Sinema told Reuters that she will help clients involved in artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, digital assets and other industries "navigate complex regulatory and legislative environments." In January, she joined crypto exchange Coinbase's global advisory council. Hogan Lovells has previously counted Coinbase as a client, including in litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court. The firm declined to comment as to whether the company is a current client. Sinema, an attorney, said she will not register to lobby. Hogan Lovells, which has more than 2,800 lawyers, earlier this month said it increased revenue 9% to $2.96 billion in 2024. Average profit per equity partner reached $3.07 million, up from $2.74 million in 2023, the firm said. The firm's government relations and public affairs practice, which is part of the broader regulatory group, also includes former Republican U.S. Senator Norm Coleman of Minnesota. Sinema was elected in 2018 as a Democrat, but drew her party's ire after she foiled some policy proposals of former President Joe Biden along with former Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. At the same time, Sinema, the first openly bisexual senator, gained the respect of many of her Senate colleagues as a dogged legislator who was willing to plunge into difficult issues until compromises were reached. Sinema was a key negotiator on Biden's successful $1 trillion infrastructure investment bill that was enacted in 2021. Following her clashes with fellow-Democrats, she changed her party affiliation to independent in December 2022. Sinema told Reuters that Hogan Lovells has an "excellent reputation of being bipartisan."
Axios
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Sinema takes revenge on Democrats over filibuster hypocrisy
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, a Democrat turned independent, is taking revenge on Democrats who criticized her longstanding push to keep the Senate filibuster. Why it matters: This week's Democratic campaign to shut down the government called for using the filibuster, which some Democrats spent the last few years arguing shouldn't exist. Zoom in: The filibuster is a procedural rule that forces the Senate to have 60 votes to advance most legislation. Republicans have 53 Senate seats, but the filibuster meant they needed 60 votes to advance the government funding resolution that passed Friday. Back in 2022, Sinema and former Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia resisted calls to abolish the filibuster so Democrats could pass gun control, voting rights and abortion rights laws, despite only having 50 Senate seats. Both Sinema and Manchin started as Democrats, but left the Democratic Party while in the Senate. Sinema resurfaced comments by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), who said Thursday she's feeling "outrage and betrayal" over Senate Dems not using the filibuster. Back in 2022, AOC said "we could protect Roe tomorrow, but Sinema refuses to act" to get rid of the filibuster. "Change of heart on the filibuster I see!" Sinema posted on Saturday. Sinema also noted progressive leader Rep. Pramila Jayapal's (D-Wash.) demands for Schumer to filibuster. Back in September, Jayapal called the tactic the "Jim Crow Filibuster." "Just surprised to see support for the "Jim Crow filibuster" here, Sinema posted on Saturday.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kyrsten Sinema pledges support for Ibogaine research, a drug used to treat brain disorders
The Brief Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema advocated in favor of funding research for a drug to treat brain disorders at the Arizona State Capitol. House Bill 28-71 seeks funding for Ibogaine, a naturally occurring plant that grows in Africa. Ibogaine has been used by military veterans but has potentially dangerous side effects, requiring more research. PHOENIX - Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema returned to the Arizona State Capitol on Monday to advocate for a bill that would fund research for a psychedelic drug to treat brain disorders. House Bill 28-71 would authorize $5 million for clinical studies into the use of Ibogaine. What we know "There is no major pharmacuitical company to bankroll this effort and then make billions on the back end," Sinema said. The drug comes from a plant in West Africa and has been used in other countries to treat traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, other neurological disorders and addiction. It has to be administered by a doctor and can have dangerous side effects. "Ibogaine is currently listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the DEA, which means no one in the US can access this medicine," she added. Why you should care Sinema pledged to help raise $5 million in matching funds if the bill is approved by state politicians. She was joined by two military veterans who went to northern Mexico for Ibogaine treatment. "You are starring at someone who got a second chance at life because of that medicine," said one of the veterans. "To me Ibogaine, what it gave me is white space to be able to build new systems in my brain to get healthy," said the other. What's next The Arizona House Appropriations Committee approved the bill on Monday, Feb. 24 and the bill now goes to the full house for consideration.
