Civics lesson: James Madison masterminded parts of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. So why isn’t he more popular
James Madison is famous for many things. Can you name one?
Civics lesson: James Madison masterminded parts of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. So why isn’t he more popular
James Madison is famous for many things. Can you name one?
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Palestinian Americans decry Biden support for both sides in Israel conflict
The Biden administration announced a restoration of relations with Palestine, despite the U.S.’s continued aid to Israel, disappointing some Palestinian-Americans.
Palestinian Americans decry Biden support for both sides in Israel conflict
The Biden administration announced a restoration of relations with Palestine, despite the U.S.’s continued aid to Israel, disappointing some Palestinian-Americans.
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VIDEO: Haaland’s historic confirmation could impact Biden’s climate change fight
If confirmed as the next Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland will play a critical role in helping President Biden achieve his climate change agenda.
VIDEO: Haaland’s historic confirmation could impact Biden’s climate change fight
If confirmed as the next Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland will play a critical role in helping President Biden achieve his climate change agenda.
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For The People Act passes House, heads to Senate
Some New York voting rights groups and Democratic lawmakers say the For the People Act that passed in the House last week is vital to ensuring accessible voting for everyone, while at least one Republican congresswoman called it a power grab by the far left.
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VIDEO: Online Conspiracy Theories Lead to Enhanced Security
The United States Capitol Police Department said they have increased security around the Capitol for the next few days.
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VIDEO: Senators React to the Return of Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary
Tom Vilsack was confirmed to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture with bipartisan support.
read moreCivics lesson: 70 years ago, a new constitutional amendment created presidential term limits
The president of the United States can only serve two terms. Why?
VIDEO: Current and former security officials say the Capitol attack was planned
Current and former Capitol law enforcement officials called the storming of the U.S. Capitol a planned attack.
Haaland gets praise from Democrats, criticism from GOP in Interior secretary confirmation hearing
The first Native American to be nominated to the Cabinet, U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, took her first step toward becoming Interior secretary while absorbing significant Republican criticism for her past contentious stances during the first day of her Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
This week’s civics lesson: Who makes up the president’s Cabinet, and what do they do?
What does the President’s Cabinet do? While the Cabinet’s role has generally been to advise the president, its official and practical functions can be hard to pin down and have evolved greatly over the history of the United States.
Joe Biden’s letters show new approach in Kosovo, Serbia
The Biden administration urges Kosovo and Serbia to normalize relations.
Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell first woman to lead Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
WASHINGTON – Sen. Maria Cantwell made history Thursday when she became the first woman to lead the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Cantwell is the first Washington senator to serve as the chairperson of the pivotal committee since Sen. Warren...
VIDEO: North Dakota Lawmaker Would Like the Capitol’s Enhanced Security to end, Eventually
North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong said the enhanced security and fencing surrounding the Capitol should not be made permanent.
VIDEO: Minnesota, North Dakota Senators discuss Biden’s choice to lead USDA
Tom Vilsack is one step closer to leading USDA, a role he held for eight years during the Obama Administration.
Commerce nominee Gina Raimondo addresses salmon, threats from China at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Commerce nominee Gina Raimondo addressed several issues integral to the Inland Northwest in her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, including improving broadband access to tribal areas and better managing salmon populations, while pushing...
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