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In Congress, Zelenskyy champions freedom from tyranny – for Russians, tooThe unlikely wartime leader, the first to speak to Congress since Winston Churchill, celebrated the West’s victory in winning global hearts. He added that Russian freedom would start by defeating “the Kremlin in their minds.”
Jan. 6 report: History’s first draft – but with a missing chapterThe panel’s meticulously researched account of former President Trump’s rhetoric and actions will be studied by historians for decades. But one chapter in that history is missing: why Capitol Police were unprepared.
Is Donald Trump finished? Many – but not all – Republicans hope so.Consensus is emerging among Republicans that Donald Trump is not the way forward if they want to win. But people have incorrectly written him off before. Is this time really different?
Jan. 6 committee just made history. How will history judge it?The Jan. 6 committee seems to have aimed its work at history, rather than the political cycle. On Monday, it made some of its own, for the first time recommending that a former president be prosecuted on criminal charges.
First LookJan. 6 panel: DOJ should seek criminal charges against TrumpThe House Jan. 6 committee has wrapped up its investigation of the violent 2021 Capitol insurrection and is urging the Justice Department to bring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and his allies.
Voters elect Congress. Congress elects its leaders. How that works.Congress is picking its top leadership. We explain how, and why experts say it matters for voters to understand the process.
Sinema’s switch: Betraying voters, or mirroring them?The Arizona senator’s decision to become an independent didn’t please Democrats. But she may be in step with voters, who are increasingly unhappy with the two-party system.
First LookAfter strong midterms for Democrats, GOP rethinks mail ballot stanceEmboldened by Donald Trump, some Republican lawmakers have discouraged voters from voting by mail, condemning it as unsafe. However, after a disappointing midterm showing, GOP leaders are turning to mail-in ballots as a means of boosting voter turnout.
First LookState judge places hold on Oregon gun safety lawA new voter-approved gun safety law in Oregon was placed on hold Tuesday by a state court judge. Multiple gun rights groups, local sheriffs, and gun store owners say the law violates Americans’ constitutional right to bear arms.
First LookWarnock wins Georgia runoff, giving Democrats 51 seats in SenateDemocratic Sen. Raphael Warnock secured reelection Tuesday, defeating GOP candidate Herschel Walker in the Georgia runoff. His victory solidifies the state’s place as a Deep South battleground.
First LookCongressional Gold Medals to be awarded to Jan. 6 police officersPolice officers who worked to protect the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will receive Congressional Gold Medals on Tuesday. Leaders from both parties will attend the ceremony. The House Jan. 6 committee continues to investigate the insurrection.
In tight Senate race, Georgia may hinge on new votersRaphael Warnock edged out Herschel Walker in November in large part because he performed better with independents – and despite low Black turnout. What might that mean for Tuesday’s runoff?
First LookCongress moves to protect gay marriage with Respect for Marriage ActThe Respect for Marriage Act, which establishes protections for marriage regardless of identity, passed the Senate and now moves to the House and President Joe Biden’s desk. Experts say the act reflects shifting public opinion on the issue of gay marriage.
First LookRail strike averted: Good for the economy, hard on unionsCongress has voted to avoid a national rail strike with a strong majority in both the House and the Senate. Unions are unhappy with the settlement that the vote will put in place, but a strike could have serious implications on supply chains and travel.
First LookMidterm results reflect growing range of pro-choice votersAfter a series of wins in November’s midterms, abortion rights groups are looking for new ways forward in state legislatures while some Republican strategists say the GOP should move away from supporting strict prohibitions.
First LookBeyond ‘check the box’: Native tribes receive funds, representationPresident Joe Biden announced a series of pledges to strengthen Native American influence in federal policy. The pledges include funding tribes’ relocation, making a sacred mountain a national monument, and finalizing a plan to revive Native languages.
Reassessing US democracy: Stronger, but not out of the woodsAfter relatively smooth fall elections, America seems less vulnerable to a crisis of legitimacy. But experts still warn of anti-democratic trends.
First LookElection certification stumbles in rural Arizona countiesWhile election results have largely been certified without issue in jurisdictions across the country, that’s not the case in Arizona. The state was long a GOP stronghold, but Democrats won most of the highest profile races against controversial Republicans.
First LookTrump draws ire for dining with Holocaust denierMr. Trump denied that he knew Nick Fuentes, saying he showed up to Mar-a-Lago as part of a larger group with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
Abortion politics, post-Roe, already loom over 2024Democrats campaigned on abortion rights in the midterms – and it worked, helping the party beat expectations. That focus will likely continue in 2024.
