Democratic leader Hakeem As minority leader, Jeffries will be tasked with uniting the progressives and moderates of the party, who have clashed over policies in the past.
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State dinner featured a champion American cheese already loved by the French
The dinner showcased American culinary achievements including wines from Napa Valley, California, 200 Maine lobsters and award-winning cheese from Oregon and Wisconsin, including world champion Rogue River Blue.
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny top Spotify in DC this year
The top five artists were Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Drake, Kanye West and The Weeknd. The top genres in Washington were pop, rap, hip hop, dance pop and trap, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Despite decline in death penalty, Supreme Court backs states carrying out executions
As of Dec. 1, more people have been executed in 2022 than in all of 2021. There have been 17 executions so far this year. In 2021 there were only 11, which was the lowest number since 1988.
Trump dinner just one indicator of rising antisemitic rhetoric and incidents
antisemitic assaults, harassment and vandalism are projected to increase after reaching new highs in 2021, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Maryland’s Hoyer adjusts to new role out of leadership
The Maryland Democrat has been in the House since 1981 and served as the second-ranking Democrat in the House since 2003. He was considered to be in line for his party’s top post.
Supreme Court hears arguments over immigration arrest policy
States’ legal ability to sue the government based on the administration’s guidelines, especially immigration policies, is a central issue in the Supreme Court case.
This year’s White House holiday theme: “We the People”
The decorations were put up by over 150 volunteers from across the country and the White House expects 50,000 visitors this holiday season.
In this episode of the CNS “Takeover” podcast: abortion rights
The Supreme Court’s decision on abortion rights played a key role in the midterm elections, generating higher turnout among women voters in many states and handing Republicans some surprise defeats.
With narrow House majority in divided Congress, GOP signals more conflict than consensus
With a divided government, some observers are concerned about potential government shutdowns and conflicts over the debt ceiling.