McCarthy Ousted, Legislation Frozen - What Does This Mean for Americans?

With no permanent speaker in line, passing important legislation that may be key to avoiding a looming government shutdown must be put on hold.

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Historic House Vote Leaves Kevin McCarthy Ousted as Speaker

This is the first time a Speaker has been successfully expelled in American history.

President Biden insists House quickly elect a Speaker after McCarthy ousted by GOP

Legislative business is at a standstill until the House re-elects the next Speaker.

Mitch McConnell Freezes For the Second Time in Five Weeks

Questions about the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are rising in response to two episodes of freezing over the past five weeks during news conferences; this time during a press conference in Kentucky.

Biden to Poland: “Thank you for what you’re doing.”

President Biden followed his surprise trip to Kyiv on Monday with a trip to Warsaw, Poland, as he continues to back Ukraine and oppose the invasion from Russia.

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Biden Makes Historic Visit to Ukraine

One year following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Biden makes a historic visit to Ukraine - a warzone where the United States doesn’t have a footprint.

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Arkansas Gov. Sanders Slams Biden in GOP Rebuttal

Trump Endorsed Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas, was chosen to give the GOP Rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address.

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Biden Delivers Second State of the Union Address: "Finish the Job"

President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday evening where he discussed his four part Unity Agenda. This focused on beating the opioid and overdose epidemic, ending cancer, prioritizing the mental health crisis; and reducing veteran suicide.

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Zelenskyy Makes Historic Visit to Washington

Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the United States’ cooperation in their support of Ukraine, and urged Congress and American families to continue their support and aid in this war.

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Hakeem Jeffries Will Be The Next House Democratic Party Leader

The first-ever Black lawmaker to run one of the two political parties in congress will take the position, marking a generational change in the chamber.

Highlights from the Seven Prior House Select Committee Hearings on January 6th

With mountains of bolstering evidence and the eighth Committee hearing on the horizon, we look back at the seven previous hearings and highlight the most profound evidence shared. So far we know that tonight’s Committee hearing will add an additional layer of understanding to the insurrection and the former president’s plans and intentions.

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