Nov 29 WATCH: Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act to protect same-sex and interracial unions By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The bill, which would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law, was approved 61-36 on Tuesday, including support from 12 Republicans. Continue reading
Nov 28 WATCH: White House supports peaceful protests in China, Iran By Associated Press Barely a month after granting himself new powers as China's potential leader for life, Xi Jinping is facing a wave of public anger of the kind not seen for decades, sparked by his "zero COVID" strategy that will soon enter… Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 9:27 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on early 2024 campaign messaging from GOP leaders NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what GOP leaders said at the Republican Jewish Coalition meeting and the deadly attack on an… Continue watching
Nov 17 Watch 7:14 Pelosi steps down from Democratic leadership after Republicans win control of House By Lisa Desjardins, Cai Pigliucci It was a day of momentous change in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans began laying plans after finally nailing down a majority and with the loss of the House confirmed, Speaker Nancy Pelosi surrendered her longtime position as Democratic… Continue watching
Nov 17 What is the Respect for Marriage Act? By Ryan Thomas The legislation requires that all states recognize any marriage that was legal in the state where it took place. Continue reading
Nov 17 Congress considers fulfilling 200-year-old promise to seat Cherokee Nation delegate By Sean Murphy, Associated Press The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is moving a step closer to having a promise fulfilled from nearly 200 years ago that a delegate from the tribe be seated in Congress. Continue reading
Nov 16 How the speaker of the House gets picked By Gretchen Frazee Here’s what you need to know about the selection process. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 8:18 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on what happened in the midterms and what’s next for Congress NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what happened in the midterm elections and what to expect in Congress over the next two… Continue watching
Nov 08 Maggie Hassan wins Senate race in New Hampshire By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Hassan won a second term representing New Hampshire on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Don Bolduc to keep a seat once viewed as ripe for a GOP pickup. Continue reading
Nov 08 Katie Britt becomes 1st Republican woman to claim Alabama Senate seat By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Britt, 40, cast herself as part of a new generation of conservative leaders and will become one of the Senate’s youngest members. She will be the first Republican woman to hold one of the state’s Senate seats. Continue reading