Recent congressional review of D.C. council legislation invigorates calls for statehood
This struggle between Congress and the council illustrates what energizes the long-standing desire for the District of Columbia to gain statehood, according to residents, organizers and government officials.
Recent congressional review of D.C. council legislation invigorates calls for statehood
This struggle between Congress and the council illustrates what energizes the long-standing desire for the District of Columbia to gain statehood, according to residents, organizers and government officials.
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Democrats disagree on the Supreme Court’s future when it comes to Sotomayor and Kagan
Some on the political left have called on Justices Sotomayor and Kagan to retire and be replaced with younger liberal justices.
Democrats disagree on the Supreme Court’s future when it comes to Sotomayor and Kagan
Some on the political left have called on Justices Sotomayor and Kagan to retire and be replaced with younger liberal justices.
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One year later, pro-Ukrainian crowd voices support and hope
The Ukraine Ambassador, Ukrainian organizations, and people who support Ukraine attended the rally.
One year later, pro-Ukrainian crowd voices support and hope
The Ukraine Ambassador, Ukrainian organizations, and people who support Ukraine attended the rally.
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At Black History Month reception, President Joe Biden says ‘Black History Matters’
At this year’s celebration of Black History Month reception, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated the achievements of Black Americans and the administration’s own in the past year.
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Most Americans support sending weapons to Ukraine but not troops
Public opinion has shifted over time, with American support declining since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Republicans attack ‘Biden border crisis’ at House Judiciary Committee hearing
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on “the Biden Border Crisis,” Republicans attack the Biden administration as soft on undocumented immigration.
read moreFirst post-Roe March for Life marks shift toward legislative action
Signaling a new legislative focus, the March for Life changed routes to go to the U.S. Capitol in their first post-Roe event.
Faith leaders pray for democracy and healing on Jan. 6 anniversary
Two years after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, Christian leaders gathered Friday morning across from the Capitol in remembrance of the day for a sunrise prayer vigil.
Kiggans Flips Virginia’s 2nd District for Republicans
Although the predicted red wave did not occur, Republicans still managed to take control of the House. One of the seats they flipped was Virginia’s 2nd District, where State Senator Jen Kiggans (R-Virginia Beach) unseated Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.).
House considers adding non-voting delegate for Cherokee Nation
Establishing the delegate role would represent a historic shift in U.S. relations with the Indian nation. A U.S. House committee concluded Wednesday that the chamber could do so with a simple majority vote.
Young voters leave their mark on Pennsylvania’s elections
PITTSBURGH – “Have you registered to vote yet? All the cool people are doing it,” a PittVotes volunteer shouted into a bullhorn on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus in October. Under his tent, a calendar declared 20 days until the voter registration deadline. For...
Biden and Harris celebrate Democrat’s midterm performance at DNC event
WASHINGTON - Although Democrats are projected to lose control of the House, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris presented the election results as a victory at a Thursday Democratic National Committee event with campaign workers. “We did beat the...
Voters share the issues that drove them to polls on Election Day
In the close race for Virginia’s seventh district, Rep. Abigail Spanberger was reelected Tuesday over her Republican opponent Yesli Vega. Two of the most important issues for voters included the economy and abortion rights.
Nevada voters split on open primaries, outcome of ballot measure remains uncertain
Nevada voters are divided on a ballot measure that would allow open primaries and adopt ranked choice voting.
Moderate with a MAGA edge: In Tidewater Virginia, a Republican House candidate seeks to walk the Youngkin tightrope
In the race for Virginia’s District 2, State Senator Jen Kiggans is seeks to portray herself as a moderate, but she has taken some MAGA-leaning positions.
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