The 118th Congress convenes for the first time on Tuesday at noon. ‘Opening day’ in Congress is always full of pageantry. Lawmakers pour into the Capitol with their families from all over the country. Toddlers and…
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The 118th Congress convenes for the first time on Tuesday at noon. ‘Opening day’ in Congress is always full of pageantry. Lawmakers pour into the Capitol with their families from all over the country. Toddlers and…
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Some House Republicans concerned McCarthy speakership would continue ‘past and ongoing Republican failures’
Prospective House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is still tussling with some members of his party who are concerned electing him to be speaker would be a ‘continuation of past and ongoing Republican failures.’ Last week, the…
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Dozens of states will see major changes to abortion laws and minimum wage limits take effect after the U.S. rang in 2023 on Saturday. California and New York will each begin enforcing new protections for…
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2023 elections: Chicago chooses a mayor, states vote on legislatures in contentious upcoming races
The dust has settled following the 2022 midterms, and Americans in certain cities and states around the country are looking ahead to elections slated to take place in the new year. While there is sure…
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Facebook’s parent company will soon announce a decision on whether to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s account on the platform, according to a Sunday report. Meta will announce whether Trump will regain access to his…
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Mothers share how crisis pregnancy centers helped them walk away from abortion: ‘huge enlightenment’
Pro-life crisis pregnancy centers have endured vandalism and attacks at the hands of ravenous protesters angered by the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the events leading up to it. These centers have been villainized…
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Chief Justice in year-end report reinforces need for judicial security after contentious year at Supreme Court
After a summer of marches outside the Supreme Court, and a physical threat against one its members, Chief Justice John Roberts thanked Congress Saturday for strengthening judicial security. But Roberts’ annual year-end report was noteworthy…
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Rep.-elect George Santos faces scrutiny over campaign filings his team blames as ‘database error’: Report
A federal insider is questioning embattled Republican Rep.-elect George Santos’s explanation that dozens of $199.99 campaign expenses were the result of an FEC ‘database error.’ ‘I don’t believe it,’ Ann Ravel, former FEC chairwoman, told…
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Republicans have been locked out of power for four years in the U.S. House of Representatives but might have to wait a few days longer before taking full control of the chamber, thanks to the…