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Legislation November 17, 2022

Freedom Caucus demanding McCarthy cede some power as price for support

The Freedom Caucus is proposing a wide array of changes to House rules to empower congressional committees and give lawmakers more input in the legislative process.

Washington DC November 16, 2022

Sweeping DC criminal code overhaul passed by councilmembers

The D.C. Council passed a sweeping overhaul of the century-old criminal code on Tuesday, despite objections. The controversial bill modernizes criminal offenses.

VIDEO November 15, 2022

Arkansas' SAFE Act was implemented to protect children: Leslie Rutledge

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge discusses the state's law that banned gender-affirming care for minors. 

California September 30, 2022

Newsom signs legislation making California a sanctuary state for transgender procedures

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that aims to make California a sanctuary state for transgender proceduers.

Iran September 24, 2022

New bill pushes to make Iran sanctions permanent amid White House JCPOA

Newly proposed bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. It's being called the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act.

TECH September 14, 2022

California Gov. Newsom signs new social media transparency bill into state law

Gov. Newsom signed a bill into California law Tuesday that requires social media companies to post their terms of service on hate and discrimination publicly.

Oregon September 9, 2022

GOP nominee vindicated of campaign funding violation

Republican nominee for Congress, Alek Skarlatos, has been cleared of a campaign funding violation. He was earlier accused of using his nonprofit to fund his campaign.

Oregon September 9, 2022

Senate confirms Natalie Wight as the Oregon US attorney

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Natalie Wight as Oregon’s U.S. attorney. She will become the first Black and second Asian American person to serve as the district’s U.S. attorney.

SENATE September 8, 2022

Senators preview details of religious rights amendment to gay marriage bill

Two key senators in the Senate's gay marriage negotiations Thursday previewed the substance of an amendment they plan to introduce, possibly next week.

Mississippi September 7, 2022

Jackson, Mississippi, water crisis: Governor says ‘privatization is on the table’

Officials touted progress made at Jackson's water treatment facility. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said that he is open to privatization to restore the system.

Montana September 2, 2022

Biden nominates law professor to be 9th Circuit judge

President Joe Biden nominated a University of Montana law professor to be a judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The nomination must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.