6 Nov 2024

Democrat Sarah McBride of Delaware to become first openly transgender person to serve in Congress

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DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride has been elected to the U.S. House and will become the first openly transgender person to serve in Congress. McBride easily defeated Republican John Whalen III on Tuesday in the race for Delaware’s … Read More
12 Apr 2024

US House passes controversial surveillance bill on fourth attempt

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WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize a controversial surveillance program on Friday, in a major step toward keeping a key element of the United States’ foreign intelligence-gathering operation in place. The House … Read More
27 Jul 2020

Trump’s new immigration fight: how to redraw House districts

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President Donald Trump speaks during a law enforcement briefing on the MS-13 gang in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Washington.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday that … Read More