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Senate passes bill to protect same-sex marriages
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The Senate has approved a bill to codify federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages by a 61-36 vote. It now heads back to the House where it is expected to be passed quickly.
Democrats made midterm gains in rural areas. Can they keep them?
Monday, November 28, 2022
Democrats had better than expected midterm elections in 2022, partly because of their ability to draw votes from rural areas. These voters could create new battlegrounds in 2024.
Inflation ruffles feathers ahead of Biden's turkey pardoning ceremony
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
While President Biden observed the tradition of pardoning turkeys, there was a side helping of snipe between the administration and a big farm lobby group over the price of Thanksgiving dinner.
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as a party leader. Here's who might replace her
Friday, November 18, 2022
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.
Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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.
McConnell wins leadership race but GOP infighting continues
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott launched an uphill bid to be minority leader. Sen. Mitch McConnell was handily reelected but many rank-and-file senators are frustrated at party leaders following the 2022 elections.
Democrat Mark Kelly pulls off Senate win in Arizona
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Sen. Mark Kelly gave Democrats some breathing room when he clinched his victory in the Arizona Senate race. But open seats leave questions about what the makeup of Congress will look like in January.
Democrats more likely to retain Senate after Mark Kelly wins reelection in Arizona
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Sen. Mark Kelly has won reelection in Arizona's Senate race, defeating Trump-backed Republican challenger Blake Masters. That makes Democrats more likely to retain control of the Senate.
Democrat Mark Kelly keeps Senate seat over Trump-endorsed Blake Masters in Arizona
Friday, November 11, 2022
In bid for continued Senate majority, Democrat Sen. Mark Kelly wins re-election over Trump-backed Republican candidate Blake Masters.
Arizona Senate race still undecided as election officials release more ballots
Friday, November 11, 2022
Three states are left to decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Here's what's happening in Arizona.
The fate of the senate could be determined by elections in Arizona and Nevada
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Control of the U.S. Senate could hinge on the outcomes of two races in Arizona and Nevada.
Democrat Eric Sorensen's win keeps Illinois House seat with Democrats
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Former TV weatherman Eric Sorensen has won the Illinois House seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Cheri Bustos, defeating Republican challenger Esther Joy King.
Democrat John Fetterman beats Trump-backed Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
The seat, which flips from Republican to Democrat, was vacated by retiring GOP Sen. Pat Toomey.
Trump-backed J.D. Vance wins Senate seat in Ohio over Democrat Tim Ryan
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
They were competing for the seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Rob Portman, who is retiring. Vance rose to prominence after writing the memoir Hillbilly Elegy.
Check in with three battleground states: Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
As voters go to the polls, we check in with reporters in three battleground states: Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin.
Paul Pelosi's attack stirs lawmakers' fears over their own safety
Thursday, November 03, 2022
Following the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, lawmakers, some of whom have experienced their own threats, are expressing concern for their safety and that of those close to them.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks House panel from obtaining Trump tax records
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
The court has for now blocked the House Ways and Means Committee from accessing the former president's long sought-after tax records. The block is not permanenent.
It's getting easier to find baby formula. But you might still run into bare shelves
Thursday, October 27, 2022
U.S. plants are making more baby formula than ever. But uneven distribution and overbuying means parents can run into empty store shelves.
A second railroad union votes down Biden's tentative agreement
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen has voted against the agreement brokered in part by the White House in an attempt to prevent a strike. Parties have less than a month to broker a new deal.
Biden says he will push to codify Roe if Democrats keep the House and Senate
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The president is calling on Democrats — especially young voters — to turn out in the midterm elections to secure more seats in Congress.