Four new members of Congress have expressed their views on what can be accomplished in the new Congress, with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) supporting D.C. statehood and home-rule, but not the changes the D.C. Council put forward. President Biden has said he would not veto the Republican-led resolution to roll back these changes, which have been criticized by Republicans for lowering the maximum sentences for certain crimes. If passed, the resolution could soon be enacted.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have written a letter to Fox Corp. and Fox News executives, urging them to stop pushing baseless claims and “grave propaganda” about the 2020 presidential election. Documents from a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems revealed that Fox News commentators endorsed false claims about the election. Fox Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged this in the documents, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a professor at the Yale School of Management, warned of possible shareholder lawsuits and an SEC investigation.
President Joe Biden has nominated Julie Su to serve as the next labor secretary, making her the first Asian American to serve in a secretary-level role in Biden’s Cabinet. Su is a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, and has been central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies. Biden has asked the Senate to take up Su’s nomination “as soon as possible” and if confirmed, she will be tasked with addressing the needs of working people and creating an economy that works for everyone.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is facing questions from his leadership team over his plans to release security footage from the January 6th Capitol insurrection. GOP leaders are supportive of the move, but some are concerned about the potential exposure of sensitive security protocols and the optics of appearing to downplay the attack. The footage's release is seen as an important step in understanding the events of January 6th and holding those responsible accountable.
Joe Calvello, a spokesperson for Sen. John Fetterman, released an update on Monday that Fetterman is doing well and on a path to recovery after receiving treatment for his clinical depression. Calvello noted that Fetterman's team is continuing to work for the people of Pennsylvania while he heals, and that they are encouraging people to seek help if they are struggling with mental health issues. The update serves as a reminder of the importance of taking care of one's mental health and that recovery is possible with the right support and treatment.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Debbie Stabenow in 2024, making her the first high-profile candidate to enter the race. In her announcement video, Slotkin highlighted her service in the CIA, U.S. military, and private sector, emphasizing her experience in the national security space and her work to help small businesses and veterans. It is expected that more candidates will enter the race in the coming months.
Michigan Representative Elissa Slotkin has announced her bid for the open U.S. Senate seat in the state, launching her campaign with a video on YouTube and a website. Slotkin, a former CIA analyst and Pentagon official, echoed the call for a “new generation of leaders” made by retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow and spoke about the current state of the nation. With her official entry into the race, Slotkin is now poised to be a major player in the 2024 Senate race.
Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday that would restrict drag performances in public or in front of children. The bill has been met with criticism from the LGBT community, who argue that it is an attempt to limit their freedom of expression. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect children from inappropriate content.