Nov 30 WATCH: John Kirby speaks on the condition of American detainees in Russia By Kevin Freking, Josh Funk, Associated Press Kirby said the United States has not been able to get information from Moscow about Whelan and addressed the issue after Whelan's family reported they had not heard from Whelan, a Michigan corporate security executive, since Nov. 23. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: Hakeem Jeffries to head House Dems in next Congress as 1st Black leader By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats met Wednesday behind closed doors for the internal party elections as Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team step aside. House Democrats are ushering in a new generation of leaders. Continue reading
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