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Congressional offices urgently need racial diversity

It's time to take the next step toward making Congress more diverse and inclusive.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Congressional races to watch in the 2024 election

Republicans hold a narrow majority in the House and Democrats hold a slim majority in the Senate which means down-ballot races will carry profound weight in this presidential election. CBS News ...

Virginia Congressional Race Features Debate With Incumbent’s AI

Two independent challengers to Democratic Representative Don Beyer streamed themselves taking on an AI avatar trained on his previous responses. There were some glitches.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Democratic populists are key to congressional control and their party's future

Democrats have struggled with working-class, populist voters, but this year, a slate of congressional races could help reverse the tide -- or intensify it.

9 congressional sleeper races to watch on Election Night

The presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is dominating the 2024 debate, but control of both chambers of Congress is also very much up for grabs — and a series of fluid races may ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

China hack targeted senior congressional Democrats

Chinese hackers also targeted cell phones belonging to senior Democratic officials in addition to former President Trump, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and people in the Harris campaign, The Associated ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

5 congressional races key to energy and environmental policy

The outcome of the presidential election is expected to have a dramatic impact on U.S. energy and environmental policy, with Vice President Harris and former President Trump offering starkly ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Congressional Map Dispute

The case, which will not affect this election cycle, involves a legal fight over how the state draws its voting maps and could determine the political power of Black voters there.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Trump wins key Maine congressional district

Former President Trump has won the one Electoral College vote Maine’s 2nd Congressional District carries, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection, giving the Republican a potentially critical ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump to meet with congressional Republicans before meeting with Biden

President-elect Trump will head to Capitol Hill Wednesday to meet with GOP lawmakers in Congress before his meeting at the White House with President Biden. CBS News congressional correspondent ...

Every uncalled congressional race left in the 2024 election

With votes still being counted, here's a look at the key races that remain uncalled by the NBC News Decision Desk (read more on how those races are called on NBCNews.com).

Politics - NBC News - 2 hours ago

Embattled DEI Programs Get Support From Congressional Democrats

A group of 49 House Democrats asked U.S. companies to retain their diversity, equity and inclusion programs as rollback efforts work through the courts.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Congressional leaders negotiating potential lame-duck deal to address AI concerns

The discussions between the top four Hill leaders are centered on hopes to pass legislation before January.

Politics - Politico - October 18

Inside the New York congressional races that could determine who controls the House

With just two weeks left until the election, Democrats and Republicans duel over a handful of key districts that could decide who controls Congress. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali ...

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Harris holds 12-point lead in key Nebraska congressional district: Poll

Vice President Harris leads former President Trump 54 percent to 42 percent in Nebraska's "blue dot" Omaha presidential electoral voting bloc, according to a recent poll.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Former GOP congressional candidate in Indiana charged with stealing ballots

Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.

Supreme Court to hear dispute involving Louisiana congressional map

The appeal stemmed from a congressional map enacted in January that includes two majority-Black districts.

Supreme Court to review Louisiana congressional map post-election

The Supreme Court announced Monday it will take up the fight over Louisiana’s congressional map, which has erupted into a messy legal battle over how to fix a racially gerrymandered design. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Michigan congressional candidate Paul Junge on what he's hearing from voters

Paul Junge is the Republican running for Congress in Michigan's 8th District against Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet. Junge joined CBS News to discuss his race and what he's hearing from voters.

How one congressional district in Nebraska could swing the election

Nebraska's allocation method, which was adopted before the 1992 election, was long seen as an innocuous curiosity.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

How congressional races could shape next administration's agenda

With the balance of power in Congress at stake, Election Day results could determine the legislative path for the next administration. Scott MacFarlane reports on key races to watch.

Former CNN anchor John Avlon loses congressional race

Former CNN anchor John Avlon was defeated Tuesday night in his bid to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District in the House, Decision Desk HQ projects. Avlon, who ran as a Democrat, lost to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

What happens to Senate, Congressional seats for those joining the Trump administration

Trump tapped Vance as his running mate in July, prompting him to depart from the Senate to serve as vice president following the election. Here's how the process works.

Vietnam War-era "Dustoff" crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal

During the Vietnam War, U.S. Army medevac teams flew into hostile combat areas, rescuing an estimated 900,000 wounded soldiers and Vietnamese civilians over the course of 11 years. Nearly 50 years ...

Historic Black Belt congressional district could elect first Republican since 1883

The district is home to the oldest town incorporated by freed African Americans.

Politics - CBS News - October 15

Crypto's $130 million congressional election binge has candidates like Utah's John Curtis poised for big wins

In running to take Mitt Romney's Senate seat, Republican John Curtis has benefited by being a friend to the crypto industry.

Business - CNBC - October 20

Gaetz pick as AG triggers audible gasp from some Republicans

Reaction among Republicans on Capitol Hill to President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general ranged from shock to support to outright dismissal.

Sheriff's office reviews officer altercations with fans at Georgia-Florida game

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while fighting with fans during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium

Sports - ABC News - November 4

When will Donald Trump be sworn into office?

It will be several months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Here's what to know about when he will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.

Orban’s Glitzy Office Development Puts Spotlight on Cronyism

World - Yahoo News - October 16

The Office Australia review – an edgeless reboot doomed for the shredder

The key challenge for the Australian version of this much-loved sitcom was to bring something new to the table. Amazingly, no one seems to have tried. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Officer thought colleague hit by car in Kaba case

An officer at the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba tells a court she believed a colleague had been hit by a car.

Widow of Jan. 6 officer testifies at rioter's sentencing

Erin Smith's husband, Jeff Smith, died by suicide days after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.

Opinion: Trump Should Be in a Doctor’s Office, Not on the Campaign Trail

Listen to this full episode of The New Abnormal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and Stitcher.Donald Trump’s recent on-stage town hall, in which he ditched questions and instead opted to turn up ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Outside the Office, Sparks Fly Between Colleagues

Taylor Burt was working at BarkBox, surrounded by adorable dogs, when she found herself distracted by someone she thought was even cuter: Mayank Shah.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Ex-soldier 'congratulated' officer who caught him

A Met Police sergeant has told jurors the moment he "grabbed hold" of Daniel Khalife in west London.

Amazon Doubles Down on Full Workweek in Office Mandate

A month after Amazon announced its full return to office policy, a top executive said employees who didn’t like it were free to work elsewhere.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Ministers explore handing Post Office to sub-postmasters

The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC.

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