The House Rules Committee held a hearing with the Cherokee Nation’s Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and legal experts to discuss the treaty’s implications and explore options for meeting that request.
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Memorial to Native American veterans dedicated in Washington
The National Native American Veterans Memorial was dedicated on the National Mall on Veterans Day, exactly two years after the memorial first opened.
Glenn Ivey enters the House determined to prevent democracy from crumbling
One of Ivey’s top priorities is protecting democracy and the right to vote. He said he is frustrated with politicians refusing to concede when they lose an election.
Days after the midterms, Biden reinforces climate pledges at global summit
At the climate summit, leaders of developing nations have been discussing the role the industrialized countries play in causing climate change and who should be paying to help the poorer countries offset the damage.
Justices considering extent of federal power to protect wetlands
The Supreme Court is currently deciding a case which may determine the future of wetlands around the Chesapeake Bay and across the country.
NASA details new experiments headed for the space station
SpaceX’s 26th commercial resupply mission, targeted to launch to the International Space Station on Nov. 18, will feature several new experiments and technology to advance the health of astronauts.
Maryland results: Van Hollen wins second term, one US House race may surprise
Most Maryland Democrats won the House races they were expected to win. The exception could be Rep. David Trone, who on Wednesday was trailing Republican challenger Neil Parrott in the 6th District.
Democracy’s future worries some voters
Democrats and Republicans may share a general concern about the state of democracy, but they find different reasons to worry.
National Guard, federal security agencies on watch against election interference
This is not the guard’s first time assisting states with elections. In the May primaries, the guard assisted eight states with election cybersecurity.
In a city of museums, Washington adds another one
The Rubell Museum is a unique addition to the art scene in the nation’s capital and features contemporary pieces from the personal collection of the Rubells, a multigenerational family of art enthusiasts.