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Senate Democrat: Gaetz nomination ‘red alert moment for American Democracy’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm Wednesday after President-elect Trump tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as his attorney general, calling the move a "red alert." “Listen, ...Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago -
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago -
Tim Sheehy will defeat Sen. Jon Tester in Montana Senate election, NBC News projects
Tim Sheehy is a former Navy SEAL and wealthy businessman who was running his first race for office in Montana against three-term incumbent Jon TesterBusiness - CNBC - November 6 -
US election briefing: Democrats pick through defeat with blame falling on Biden and economy
Kamala Harris did not escape blame for the decisive loss to Donald Trump, but a failure to distance herself from Joe Biden was held up as a cause by some. US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live
White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Gustavsson Becomes First Netminder Since Penguins Jarry To Score Goalie Goal
Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild became the first NHL netminder since the Pittsburgh Penguins' Tristan Jarry to score a goalie goal.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Transgender models become the first to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Transgender models Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani strutted down the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Sarah McBride on her run to become first trans member of the House
In 2020, Sarah McBride made history as the first transgender person ever elected to a state senate seat. Now, the Delaware Democrat is running for Congress.Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
Biden becomes first president to apologize for Native American boarding school policy
President Biden apologized Friday for Native American boarding schools that were part of U.S. policy for 150 years and stripped children away from their tribes and culture. “The federal ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Sarah McBride becomes first out trans person elected to Congress
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride won the state’s only House seat Tuesday, NBC News projects, making her the first openly transgender person elected to Congress.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Julie Johnson becomes first openly LGBTQ person to serve Texas in Congress
Julie Johnson was projected to win her election Tuesday for Texas’s 32nd Congressional District, making history as the first openly LGBTQ person to represent Texas in Congress and the first elected ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
McBride becomes first openly transgender person elected to Congress
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride (D) was projected to win her election Tuesday for Delaware's at-large House district, making history as the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Randall becomes first woman, LGBTQ person to represent Washington's 6th district
Democrat Emily Randall was projected to win her bid for Washington’s 6th Congressional District Tuesday, making history as the first woman and openly LGBTQ person elected to represent the district ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Domas becomes first NBA player to reach incredible feat in Kings' win
Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis became the first NBA player to achieve an incredible milestone in Wednesday's win over the Toronto Raptors.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles become first woman to hold position
President-elect Donald Trump announced Susie Wiles will be his White House chief of staff, the first woman to hold that position. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen reports on how the former ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Harris calls on Republican voters to put 'country first' as Trump woos Latino voters
WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. (AP) — Surrounded by more than 100 former Republican officeholders and officials, Democrat Kamala Harris urged GOP voters on Wednesday to put “country first” and abandon ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Caitlin Clark becomes first rookie in 16 years named to All-WNBA first team
Clark is first rookie named to first team since 2008 Lynx’s Collier, Aces’ Wilson named to team unanimously Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named to the All-WNBA first team on Wednesday, ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith becomes first freshman in 19 years to catch TDs in each of his first 7 games
The former five-star recruit has been fantastic for the Buckeyes so far this season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26 -
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Murray Sinclair, First Nation advocate for justice and Canadian senator, has died
Murray Sinclair, a former First Nation judge, senator and chair of the commission that delved into Canada’s troubled history of residential schools for First Nations students, has diedWorld - ABC News - November 4 -
Lisa Blunt Rochester elected Delaware's first Black and female senator
Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate after she defeated Republican Eric Hansen and independent candidate Mike Katz, NBC News ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Black women to serve together in Senate for first time with Rochester, Alsobrooks wins
Sens.-elect Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) will become the first two Black women to serve together in the Senate. Neither Delaware nor Maryland have ever had a Black ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Senate Republicans to vote for new leader for first time in 20 years
After seizing majority in the election, Senate Republicans have to elect a new leader for the first time in nearly two decades. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Kamala Harris Is Not the First Democrat to Give an Interview to Fox News
The vice president will take questions from Bret Baier in a session to be broadcast at 6 p.m. She joins a long line of Democratic candidates and elected officials who have ventured into hostile ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Democrats eye voting rights bill as first priority in House majority
FREEPORT, N.Y. — A top House Democrat said this week that if the party wins the majority, its first priority in the next Congress will be election integrity — an issue that’s been front-and-center ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
At First NYC Mayoral Forum, 5 Democratic Candidates Attack Eric Adams
The event, hosted at a church in the Bronx, served as the unofficial start of the city’s 2025 mayoral race.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Andy Kim hopes for a 'new era' as N.J.'s first Asian American senator
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has defeated challenger Curtis Bashaw after a historic New Jersey Senate race. The win makes Kim the state’s first Asian American senator.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Trump reportedly tells Putin to not escalate war in Ukraine; Rick Scott emerges as front-runner for Senate leader role – live
Trump told Russian president to not escalate war with Ukraine, Washington Post reports; multiple conservatives endorse the Florida senator as the next leader. Sweep of swing states rubs salt in ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago
