On Wednesday, the Senate passed a resolution to roll back a controversial criminal code overhaul in Washington, D.C. with a 51-49 majority, including 33 Democrats. This has divided the Democratic Party, who have previously supported D.C. statehood, and sparked debate over the role of Congress in local affairs. The resolution will now go to President Joe Biden, who has said he intends to sign it into law, and its effects on the district's criminal justice system remain to be seen.
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Ben Savage, best known for his role as Corey Matthews in the '90s sitcom "Boy Meets World," has announced his plans to run for Congress in California's 30th District. He is running as a Democrat to replace Rep. Adam Schiff, and hopes to restore faith in government by offering innovative solutions to pressing issues. Savage is the latest celebrity to enter the political arena, and his campaign is sure to be an interesting one.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has come under fire from both Democrats and Republican Senate leaders for granting Fox News' Tucker Carlson exclusive access to Capitol security footage from the January 6th riot. The footage was used to downplay the attack, despite it being an attempted insurrection. McCarthy defended his decision, but has faced criticism from both sides of the aisle. The White House has also slammed Carlson for misrepresenting the severity of the attack.
The Senate is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would invalidate a controversial plan to overhaul the District of Columbia's criminal code. The resolution, which requires a simple majority to pass, is likely to clear the Democratic-led Senate, with President Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer both expressing support for the measure. The resolution would reverse changes made by the D.C. Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, which reduced penalties for certain nonviolent offenses and increased the use of alternatives to incarceration.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state will be cutting ties with Walgreens after the company announced it would not sell abortion pills in 20 states. This decision has been met with criticism from Democrats, who argue that it will limit access to abortion services for women in those states. Walgreens has not yet commented on the decision by California to cut ties with the company.
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has sparked controversy by airing selectively edited footage of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021, portraying it as a peaceful visit by Donald Trump supporters and claiming Democrats were involved. Carlson's comments have been met with criticism, and most Senate Republicans have rejected his narrative. The FBI has launched an investigation into the attack, and the events of January 6th have been a major topic of discussion in the weeks since.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address on Tuesday, outlining his plans for the coming year and encouraging lawmakers to tackle a lengthy list of priorities. On the same day, a Florida Republican filed a six-week abortion ban, sparking debate among both sides of the aisle. DeSantis' speech and the proposed legislation have raised questions about the future of access to abortion care in the state.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has expressed doubt over House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) statement that footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol riots will be screened by the Capitol Police before being released to the public, questioning whether the police have done so yet. Jeffries said that any material footage must be vetted before it is released into the public domain, and McCarthy's office has not yet responded to his comments. It is unclear when the Capitol Police will finish screening the footage or when it will be released.