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.
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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.
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has been granted access to 44,000 hours of security camera footage taken during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Carlson plans to bring viewers what he finds next week, and that excerpts of the footage will air on Fox News in the coming weeks. The footage is expected to provide further insight into the events of Jan. 6 and the involvement of members of Congress in the insurrection.
Former Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) has publicly criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for her suggestion to divide the United States into red and blue states and to “shrink the federal government.” Cheney responded to Greene’s tweet by saying that such a suggestion was unconstitutional and reminded her that the United States is governed by the Constitution. Greene has previously been accused of calling for civil war and has been a vocal supporter of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate in California on Tuesday, joining a competitive Democratic primary. In her campaign announcement video, Lee highlighted her record of advocating for social justice and economic equality, as well as her personal story. She is the third member of Congress to enter the race for Feinstein’s seat, with the Democratic primary taking place in June 2022.