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NY Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries could become House’s first Black minority leader in new Congress

Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to give up her role leading the House Democrats when Republicans take power next year could pave the way for a brainy hip-hop loving lawmaker from New York to become the chamber’s next minority leader.

Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022

How same-sex marriage gained bipartisan support – a decadeslong process has brought it close to being written into federal law

While public opinion and different state laws on abortion rights are sharply dividing the country, there’s growing indication that most people agree on another once-controversial topic – protecting same-sex marriage.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022

‘In a room of men’: Inspiring photo of Pelosi goes viral as she calls for more women in power after departure

Nancy Pelosi, 82, announced her departure as leader of the House Democrats on Thursday

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens

GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses.

WEKU · Nov 17, 2022

Madison Cawthorn abandons constituents

Cawthorn, who lost his GOP primary, has "apparently vacated" his offices as constituent calls go unanswered

Salon · Nov 17, 2022

Former Gov. Pat Quinn to skip mayor’s race

Quinn, 73, says he wants to continue encouraging voters to petition their government via binding referendum, and he doesn’t believe he can do that and be mayor at the same time.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2022

Judge blocks DeSantis law on barring 'woke' education

A federal judge in Florida has blocked a law pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts certain race-based conversations and analysis in colleges

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Democratic Rep Eric Swalwell brings daughter to House floor for Nancy Pelosi’s leadership farewell speech

Ms Pelosi was the first woman to serve as House speaker

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Iowa Gov. Reynolds named to lead Republican governors group

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has been elected to lead the Republican Governors Association as she increases her national political profile days after she easily won a second term as governor

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Democrats line up behind Hakeem Jeffries as next House minority leader

Mr Jeffries, an attorney who has represented New York’s Eighth District since 2013, has served as the Democratic caucus chair since the start of the 116th Congress in 2019

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022