#Senate passes landmark protections for same-sex marriage

#Senate passes landmark protections for same-sex marriage

Senate passes landmark protections for same-sex marriage Senators on Tuesday passed legislation cementing federal protections for same-sex marriage, a historic step that follows months of bipartisan negotiations and puts the landmark bill just steps away from becoming law. The Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act in a 61-36 vote, with 12 Republicans joining forces with all…

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#Oath Keepers leader found guilty of seditious conspiracy

#Oath Keepers leader found guilty of seditious conspiracy

Oath Keepers leader found guilty of seditious conspiracy Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the far-right Oath Keepers group, was found guilty Tuesday of seditious conspiracy over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, a win for the Justice Department as it pursues the little-used charge for members of multiple extremist groups who contributed to…

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#McConnell says there’s ‘widespread agreement’ among leaders on need for omnibus

#McConnell says there’s ‘widespread agreement’ among leaders on need for omnibus

McConnell says there’s ‘widespread agreement’ among leaders on need for omnibus Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) announced Tuesday that there is “widespread agreement” among leaders in Washington about the need to pass an omnibus spending package next month, despite calls from conservatives to punt such decisions into next year.   But the GOP leader cautioned…

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#House Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin dies at 61

#House Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin dies at 61

House Democratic Rep. Donald McEachin dies at 61 Rep. Donald McEachin, a Democrat representing Virginia’s fourth Congressional District since 2017, died Monday night after a battle with colorectal cancer, according to his office. He was 61. Eachin’s chief of staff, Tara Rountree, said in a statement the congressman had been experiencing “secondary effects of his colorectal cancer…

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#Seven incoming House members to watch

#Seven incoming House members to watch

Seven incoming House members to watch More than 70 incoming lawmakers will be sworn into the House this January after winning their races earlier this month. Republicans are poised to control the House next year, with 220 seats having been called in their favor compared to Democrats’ 213. Two races remain uncalled.  Next year’s crop…

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#GOP prepares for House takeover: Five things to watch

#GOP prepares for House takeover: Five things to watch

GOP prepares for House takeover: Five things to watch House Republicans will take the reins of the lower chamber in fewer than six weeks, returning to power after four years in the minority wilderness to usher in a new era of divided government heading into the 2024 presidential election.  The shift comes after two years…

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