Washington — Days after voting against legislation last week that would protect marriage equality, Rep. Glenn Thompson, a Republican from Pennsylvania, attended his son’s wedding to another man. “Congressman and Mrs. Thompson were thrilled to attend and celebrate their son’s marriage on Friday night as he began this new chapter …
Read More »Senator Chris Van Hollen released from hospital after stroke
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has been released from the hospital after he was admitted to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., for a “minor stroke” just over a week ago. The 63-year-old Maryland senator tweeted about his return home Sunday afternoon. “It’s great to be back home after …
Read More »As Madeleine Albright is laid to rest, a former student recalls her kindness in time of crisis
Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, died last month of cancer at the age of 84 and is being honored today in a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, with President Biden delivering the eulogy. In this personal essay, attorney and Iraq war veteran …
Read More »Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies pressure over new border policy that’s gridlocking trucks for hours
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday defied intensifying pressure over his new border policy that has gridlocked trucks entering the U.S. and shut down some of the world’s busiest trade bridges as the Mexican government, businesses and even some allies urge him to relent. The two-term Republican governor, who has …
Read More »Biden’s granddaughter Naomi to have wedding reception at White House
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host the wedding reception for their granddaughter Naomi Biden at the White House in November. The Biden granddaughter is marrying her fiancé, Peter Neal, on November 19. They announced their engagement in September. “Peter and I are endlessly grateful to my Nana …
Read More »6 takeaways from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Washington — Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court, finished a taxing marathon of questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday night, with Democrats feeling confident she is poised to become the first Black woman confirmed to the nation’s highest court. Fielding questions from the …
Read More »Stacey Abrams criticized after posing maskless surrounded by masked children
Democrat Stacey Abrams’ campaign is assailing her critics after she posed for photos mask-less and surrounded by masked children during a visit to a Georgia school. The photos, which drew heavy criticism from conservatives, have since been deleted. Abrams’ campaign called the criticisms following her Friday visit to Glennwood Elementary …
Read More »Biden taps former Senator Doug Jones as “sherpa” to guide Supreme Court pick
Washington — Former Democratic Senator Doug Jones of Alabama has been selected to guide President Biden’s yet-to-be-named Supreme Court nominee through the confirmation process, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News. As the pick’s so-called “sherpa,” Jones will be responsible for escorting the eventual nominee to meetings with …
Read More »San Jose passes first U.S. law requiring gun owners to get liability insurance and pay annual fee
San Jose, California — This city voted Tuesday night to require gun owners to carry liability insurance and pay an annual fee, in what’s believed to be the first measure of its kind in the United States. The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite opposition from gun …
Read More »CIA “Havana Syndrome” task force rules out foreign attacks in most reported cases in interim report
The Central Intelligence Agency has issued a set of interim findings on hundreds of reported cases of the mysterious neurological illness known as “Havana Syndrome,” ruling out in the “majority” of instances an attack by a foreign adversary, but vowing to intensify its focus on a group of two dozen …
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