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.
Washington
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.
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.