#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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#Arizona’s Maricopa County votes to certify 2022 election over GOP objections

#Arizona’s Maricopa County votes to certify 2022 election over GOP objections

Arizona’s Maricopa County votes to certify 2022 election over GOP objections Supervisors in Arizona’s Maricopa County voted unanimously to certify their election canvass ahead of a state deadline on Monday, defying Republican objections. Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) and others in the GOP have seized on printer malfunctions in Maricopa County, Arizona’s most populous…

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#What to know about GOP election challenges in Arizona’s Maricopa County

#What to know about GOP election challenges in Arizona’s Maricopa County

What to know about GOP election challenges in Arizona’s Maricopa County The GOP is locked in a battle with Arizona’s Maricopa County over its handling of the midterm elections, with Republicans claiming voter disenfranchisement and demanding certification delays as election officials vow to move ahead. The campaigns of Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake and Republican…

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#The eight most vulnerable Senate Democrats in 2024

#The eight most vulnerable Senate Democrats in 2024

The eight most vulnerable Senate Democrats in 2024 Senate Democrats are gearing up for what’s expected to be a challenging reelection environment in 2024 even as they await the results of a Senate runoff in Georgia between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and Republican Herschel Walker next month. About two dozen Democrats or those who caucus…

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#The Memo: Democrats pine for Trump as GOP nominee

#The Memo: Democrats pine for Trump as GOP nominee

The Memo: Democrats pine for Trump as GOP nominee Former President Trump met a muted response from many Republicans when he launched his 2024 White House bid at Mar-A-Lago this month.  But his campaign is stirring excitement, and even some glee, from Democrats.  Members of President Biden’s party are openly pining for Trump to become…

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#White House preps for potential post-midterms staff turnover

#White House preps for potential post-midterms staff turnover

White House preps for potential post-midterms staff turnover The White House is bracing for a potential staffing turnover now that the midterm elections are in the rearview mirror, with some aides expected to depart in early 2023.  The Biden administration so far has been remarkably stable compared to the Trump administration, with very few high-profile…

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