Kappa Kappa Gamma, a national sorority, has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from seven of its members at the University of Wyoming, who argued that the sorority violated its own rules by admitting a transgender woman. The motion states that the sorority's rules allow for a transgender woman to belong to its University of Wyoming chapter, and that the seven plaintiffs have no legal basis for their claims. The outcome of the case could have implications for other organizations and institutions facing similar issues.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive a 21-gun welcome salute and a state dinner on Thursday, the first time since becoming prime minister. This honor is typically reserved for the closest allies of the U.S., and is a reflection of the Biden administration's view that India is a vital ally for Washington's top foreign policy goal. Despite criticism from some U.S. lawmakers and advocates over human rights and India's reluctance to break with Russia, hundreds of activists are working to challenge the delicate choreography of the visit.
Will Hurd, a former Texas Congressman and retired CIA officer, has announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. He is the twelfth Republican to enter the race and is hoping to appeal to swing voters by presenting himself as a "common-sense Republican". Hurd has said that he would not pardon former President Donald Trump if elected, a question other GOP candidates have largely avoided.
The House of Representatives voted to formally censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, on Wednesday in a 213-209 party-line vote. The resolution was authored by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and was the first time in history that a sitting member of Congress has been censured by the House. Speaker Kevin McCarthy read a verbal rebuke to Schiff on the House floor, to which a large group of House Democrats shouted “shame, shame!” in response.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is urging House Republicans to vote against Rep. Lauren Boebert’s (R-CO) resolution to impeach President Joe Biden this week, as McCarthy believes that jumping ahead could threaten their ability to hold onto their slim majority in the next election. He expressed frustration with Boebert, calling her effort to impeach Mr. Biden premature, and is hoping that House Republicans will take his advice and vote against her resolution.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Don Bacon have both urged House Republicans to oppose a resolution introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert that would force a quick vote to impeach President Joe Biden, arguing that it should go through the committee process first. The resolution has sparked debate among Republicans, with the outcome of the resolution and potential vote still uncertain.
Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Five wrongfully accused and convicted of rape and beating of a white woman in 1989, is running for New York City Council. He is hoping to use his platform to bring about positive change in the city and to ensure that justice is served for all, advocating for criminal justice reform, economic development, education, small business resources, and affordable housing. Salaam’s story has resonated with many voters in the city, as evidenced by the enthusiastic response he has received while campaigning.