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WATCH: House passes bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriages

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The House gave final approval Thursday to protections for same-sex marriages.

Democrats rush to pass legislation before Republicans take control of House

Back from the Thanksgiving holiday, the Democratic-controlled Congress is up against a ticking clock. There are now just five weeks until Republicans take over the majority in the House of Representatives. There’s a long list of priorities lawmakers are trying…

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Virginia Democrat Rep. McEachin dies at 61

By Associated Press

U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Va., died Monday after a battle with colorectal cancer, his office said. He was 61.

Here’s what McCarthy faces as he looks to become the next House speaker

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is in the fight of his political life as he seeks enough GOP backing to become the next speaker of the House.

Brooks and Capehart on recent mass shootings and the lame-duck session of Congress

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including recent mass shootings in America and what can be done during the lame-duck session of Congress.

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Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert’s race likely heads to recount

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, a renowned conservative firebrand, is likely headed to an automatic recount in her bid to fend off a surprisingly difficult challenge by a Democratic businessman.

WATCH: Pelosi won’t seek leadership role after Republicans take House, plans to stay in Congress

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not seek a leadership role in the new Congress.

Republicans win control of the House with slim majority

By Will Weissert, Sara Burnett, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations.

McCarthy passes 1st vote toward House speakership, but faces objections in his own party

By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Republicans are on the cusp of House control and McCarthy will face a formal vote when the new Congress convenes in January.

Republicans likely to control House after wins in California

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

Two threatened U.S. House Republicans in California have triumphed over Democratic challengers, helping move the GOP within a seat of seizing control of the chamber. Meanwhile, a string of congressional races in the state remain in play.