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.
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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.
Library group: book titles targeted for banning tripled in 2021
The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 729 challenges to 1,597 separate book titles in 2021. That’s up from 377 challenges to 566 book titles in 2019.
Pelosi ends historic speakership but will stay in the House
The announcement came after the narrow loss of the House by the Democratic Party, in last week’s midterm elections.
So close to speakership, Hoyer to step away from leadership role, remain in House
Hoyer for years was considered a likely successor to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
House GOP lawmakers say they will probe Hunter Biden
The Republican-led House oversight and judiciary committees will focus on an investigation of President Joe Biden and his family.
Senate moves ahead on bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriages
If passed, the measure would require the federal government to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages.
Citing 1835 treaty, Cherokee Nation appeals to House for a delegate
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.