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Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Congress to Respond to Will of Puerto Ricans, Pushes Legislation That Outlines Process for Statehood

Senator Martin Heinrich, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has participated in a full hearing to examine state of U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico.
AAPI Victory Fund Endorses California’s Jay Chen for U.S. Congress

AAPI Victory Fund Endorses California’s Jay Chen for U.S. Congress

AAPI Victory Fund has announced their latest endorsement for the upcoming midterm elections, choosing Lieutenant Commander Jay Chen for U.S. Congress in California's 45th district.
Nancy Pelosi Confirms Running for Reelection, Says 'Democracy Is at Risk' as Democrats Face of Losing Control of Congress in 2022 Midterms

Nancy Pelosi Confirms Running for Reelection, Says 'Democracy Is at Risk' as Democrats Face of Losing Control of Congress in 2022 Midterms

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced that she is running for reelection, putting an end to speculation that she would be retiring.
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Heinrich, Murkowski Applaud House Passage Of Bipartisan Legislation To Safeguard Tribal Items

U.S. senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) are applauding the House-passage of companion legislation to their bipartisan Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony (STOP) Act to prohibit the exporting of sacred Native American items and increase penalties for stealing and illegal trafficking.
Primer on Foreign Policy for Candidates Published

Primer on Foreign Policy for Candidates Published

RootsAction Education Fund has published a primer on Foreign Policy for Congressional Candidates. RootsAction Education Fund has published a primer on Foreign Policy for Congressional Candidates.
Pres. Joe Biden's Impeachment ‘On the Table’ Once Republicans Overtake the House, GOP Lawmaker Says

Pres. Joe Biden's Impeachment ‘On the Table’ Once Republicans Overtake the House, GOP Lawmaker Says

House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik said anything is "on the table" once Republicans overtake the House, including impeaching President Joe Biden.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Husband Buy Call Options for Google, Disney After Saying in a Press Conference That Members of Congress Should Be Able to Trade Stocks

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Husband Buy Call Options for Google, Disney After Saying in a Press Conference That Members of Congress Should Be Able to Trade Stocks

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi, recently bought millions of dollars worth of call options for stocks including Google, Disney, Salesforce, and Roblox, according to financial disclosures published.
AAPI Victory Alliance Applauds Negotiation of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: 'Build Back Better Will Be a Victory for Climate'

AAPI Victory Alliance Applauds Negotiation of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: 'Build Back Better Will Be a Victory for Climate'

AAPI Victory Alliance applauds tireless negotiations of the Build Back Better Act. AAPI Victory Alliance applauds tireless negotiations of the Build Back Better Act.

Meghan Markle Writes a Letter to U.S. Congress Advocating Paid Parental Leave

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, writes an open letter to the U.S. Congress advocating for paid parental leave.
Donald Trump Files Lawsuit Blocking Handover of January 6 Documents to Congress

Donald Trump Files Lawsuit Blocking the Handover of January 6 Documents to Congress

Former U.S. President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the Congress select committee, led by the Democrats, to try to stop the documents related to the January 6 Capitol riot from being turned over to the panel.
Mark Zuckerberg Hits Back at Facebook Whistleblower, Says Claims 'Don't Make Any Sense'

Mark Zuckerberg Hits Back at Facebook Whistleblower, Says Claims 'Don't Make Any Sense'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has refuted whistleblower Frances Haugen's claims, saying many of these allegations "don't make any sense."

Biden Administration Asks More Than $30B to Congress for Refugees from Afghanistan, Natural Disasters

Biden administration asks Congress for more than $30 billion in funds for Afghanistan refugees and natural disasters.
Pres. Joe Biden’s Administration, Congress Fail to Extend Eviction Moratorium

Pres. Joe Biden’s Administration, Congress Fail to Extend Eviction Moratorium

An eviction moratorium has lapsed after President Joe Biden's administration, and Congress failed to win an extension.
After CDC Revises Mask Recommendations, White House Mandates Use

Masks Return to White House, U.S. House Based on CDC's Reversed Guidance

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed their guidelines, masks were again required among members of the House in the United States Capitol due to the nationwide increase of COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, the White House Correspondent's Association also required the reporters to wear face coverings, too.

Congress Passes a Bill That Will Make 'Juneteenth' a Federal Holiday

A bill that will make Juneteenth an official federal holiday was passed by Congress, now on its way to the president's office.
Alyssa Milano Is 'Considering' Congressional Run Against Rep. Tom McClintock of California's 4th District in 2024

Alyssa Milano Is 'Considering' Congressional Run Against Rep. Tom McClintock of California's 4th District in 2024

Actress-activist Alyssa Milano is "considering" a congressional run against Rep. Tom McClintock of California's 4th District in 2024.
Pres. Joe Biden Gets Criticized by Congress After Lifting Sanctions on Russian Gas Pipeline

Pres. Joe Biden Gets Criticized by Congress After Lifting Sanctions on Russian Gas Pipeline

Bipartisan opposition in Congress and appeals from Eastern European governments were voiced out when U.S. President Joe Biden's administration had decided to waive sanctions on the Russian gas pipeline to Germany.
White House Press Secretary Psaki Briefs Media

White House Says Next Stimulus Checks Depends on the Congress, Says It’s Costly for Federal Government

White House press secretary for the Biden Administration, Jen Psaki shared that they will see what members of Congress propose. But the press secretary and the political advisor of United States President Joe Biden emphasized that those are not free.

El Salvador Congress Ousts Top Judges, Garnering International Concerns

El Salvador's Congress voted to oust top judges from their Supreme Court; Brewed International Concerns

Peru's Congress Bans Former President Following Vaccine Scandal Allegations

Peru's Congress banned the former president and two other ministers for holding office, following the vaccine scandal.
House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill, Here's What's Next

House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill, Here's What's Next

The House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill on Wednesday with a final vote of 220-211.