Key takeaways: Media organizations, including CBS News, are demanding access to surveillance and police videos from the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol. The…
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has granted Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to 41,000 hours of Capitol surveillance footage from Jan. 6, prompting Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to warn of "grave security risks" to members of Congress and those who work on Capitol Hill. Schumer has urged McCarthy to reconsider his decision, as the footage contains closely held information about Capitol security that could compromise the safety of the Legislative Branch.
Key takeaways: The derailment has sparked a conversation about the safety of the rail industry and the potential for stricter regulations to prevent similar disasters…
20 Democratic governors have joined forces to form the Reproductive Freedom Alliance in response to the Supreme Court's June ruling which overturned the right to abortion and gave states broad regulatory authority. 44 states have placed some restrictions on or outright banned abortion, making it more difficult for women to access services. The alliance is a step towards protecting and expanding access to abortion services, sending a clear message that the governors are committed to protecting the right to choose.
Key takeaways: The Republican Study Committee has endorsed a proposed budget for this fiscal year that includes Social Security privatization, benefit cuts, and raising the…
Jennifer McClellan has made history as the first Black woman to represent Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives, winning the special election for the 4th District by a 40 percentage point margin. During her campaign, McClellan highlighted her family's experiences in the Jim Crow era and promised to make the state and country a better place for everyone. Her victory is seen as a sign of progress for the state.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., admitted to being "a terrible liar" in a candid interview this week, having made numerous false claims about his mother's having been in the Twin Towers on 9/11 and his "Jew-ish" ancestry. Host Piers Morgan grilled Santos about how he thought he could get away with the fabrications, to which Santos responded that he didn't think he'd ever be found out. Questions about Santos' biography have swirled since a New York Times investigation last year, and it remains to be seen if he will be held accountable for his actions.
Jennifer McClellan has won the special election for Virginia's 4th Congressional District, becoming the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress. She outraised and outspent her Republican opponent, Leon Benjamin, and will fill the seat of the late Rep. Donald McEachin. McClellan's win is a testament to the power of grassroots campaigning and the importance of representation in politics.