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Congress votes to remove a bust of the Dred Scott decision's author from the Capitol

The bill calls for replacing the bust of former Chief Justice Roger Taney, who wrote the decision upholding slavery, with one of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black person to serve on the high court.

WEKU

What is the Puerto Rico independence bill and what would it mean?

US territory in Caribbean could at last be offered referendum on its status

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico status vote in House could set binding plebiscite on statehood

A bill calling for a binding vote on Puerto Rico’s future status — including an option for statehood — will be voted Thursday in the House of Representatives.

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Congress acts to remove bust of Dred Scott decision author

The bust of a U.S. Supreme Court justice who wrote an infamous decision on slavery could soon be leaving the Capitol

The Independent UK

Republican cries over same-sex marriage

Rep. Vicky Hartzler made a tearful plea for her colleagues to help oppose what she views as a "dangerous bill"

Salon

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress

The Independent UK

COUNTERPOINT: Lame-duck Congress should respect voters’ midterm message

Now that the Thanksgiving recess is over, the 117th Congress will reopen for business with just a few weeks before the 118th Congress will be sworn in.

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House Democrats elect Hakeem Jeffries as first Black leader in Congress

New York congressman will assume role of minority leader early next year, inheriting position held for decades by Pelosi

The Guardian - US

Jeffries gets bigger role in picking House Democrats’ campaign chief

A new rule is intended to keep the chair of the House Democrats' campaign committee accountable to the party's leader.

Roll Call

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats

Jeffries will replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the top elected Democratic leader. He represents a generational shift and faces challenges in a GOP House in January.

WEKU

Senate moves closer to protections for same-sex marriage - Roll Call

The Senate took another step Monday to pass a bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and codify federal recognition of same-sex marriage.

Roll Call

Pelosi And Hoyer To Step Down From House Leadership Roles After Nearly Two Decades In Power

Two of the most powerful members of the House of Representatives announced they would not seek leadership in the next Congress

Zenger

Nancy Pelosi Embodied America's Gerontocracy Problem

She was the beneficiary of a political system that limits opportunities for new ideas and new faces to rise.

Reason

Kevin McCarthy reveals why he skipped Nancy Pelosi’s departure speech

McCarthy is expected to become House speaker in the new Congress

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Matthew Yglesias: Nancy Pelosi will be a hard act to follow

Nancy Pelosi steps down as the most accomplished congressional leader of her era, and probably the most successful House speaker of all time in terms of legislative impact. But if there was a flaw in her tenure, it’s the one revealed as she announced her plans to step aside: House…

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Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as a party leader. Here's who might replace her

Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats next year. Now, a new batch of lawmakers is in the leadership spotlight.

Axios

Pelosi's encore: Democrats hope retiring leader stays intimately involved in caucus

Pelosi will be the first speaker to retain their House seat after stepping down since 1955.

The Independent UK

‘Good riddance!’: Boebert celebrates Pelosi’s retirement from leadership

‘The Pelosi era is over,’ says Colorado congresswoman who is still locked in a tight race for her own re-election

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Tribune News Service

Pelosi opts to step down as Democratic leader

WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not run for another term as Democratic leader, adhering to a self-imposed term-limit pledge she made four years ago.

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Pelosi opts to step down as Democratic leader

WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not run for another term as Democratic leader, adhering to a self-imposed term-limit pledge she made four years ago.

Salon

Nancy Pelosi stepping down as Dem leader

House Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer said he will also step aside to make way for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Axios

Meet House Democrats’ likely new leaders in the post-Pelosi era

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is passing the baton to a new generation of leaders.

WEKU

Nancy Pelosi steps down as House leader of US Democrats

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement paves the way for a new generation of Democratic lawmakers to fill the leadership ranks.

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