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Lawmakers call for progress on marijuana law before end of Biden administration
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to take additional steps on federal marijuana law before his term comes to an end in January. In a letter sent to Biden and Vice President ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Trump renews hope of Space Command HQ reset with Alabama lawmakers
Alabama's congressional lawmakers are sounding optimistic about winning back the U.S. Space Command headquarters after a Biden-era tug-of-war with Colorado. With President-elect Trump's return, ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Australian lawmakers advance bill to bar under-16s from social media
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Australia Passes Landmark Social-Media Ban for Under-16s
The ban could see technology companies such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat fined up to $32.5 million if they fail to prevent young children from holding accounts.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 16 hours ago -
Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time
A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first to adopt a ban meant to eliminate the use of tobacco products ...Health - ABC News - 19 hours ago -
U.K. lawmakers give initial approval to so-called assisted dying bill
Members of Parliament approved the so-called assisted dying bill by a vote of 330 to 275, signaling their approval in principle for the bill. The vote sends the bill to further scrutiny in Parliament.Top stories - CBS News - 10 hours ago -
Voting is a privilege, not a PTO entitlement
Paid time off to vote? That's not the employer's problem. And it shouldn't be.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
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A Polarized Nation Votes
Turnout looked strong. Voting ends in key swing states by 10 p.m. Eastern. Here’s the latest on Election Day.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
How Inflation Shaped Voting
We explain inflation’s role in the election.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Looking forward on voting rights
Daria Dawson was raised in Florida by two educators. From a young age, they made sure she and her brother understood that voting was their voice — and their voice had power. “My parents were ...Politics - The Hill - November 21 -
Lawmakers are vetting the EU chief's new team. It might be tough but she has the right on her side
The influence of nationalist and populist parties on the European Union will be on public display next week when lawmakers vet new members of the bloc's increasingly powerful executive branchWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans
Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders has blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week and recommended the deportation of people convicted of involvement ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general
“I think he has a zero percent shot of getting through the Senate," said Donald Trump ally Rep. Max Miller.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans
Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders has blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week and recommended the deportation of people convicted of involvement ...Sports - ABC News - November 14 -
South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims
South Korea’s Supreme Court has handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a group supporting Korean survivors of Japan’s wartime ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate
A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers, allowing for Robert Roberson's execution to proceed
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against lawmakers who used their subpoena power to halt the execution of a death row inmate for his daughter’s “shaken baby” death, paving the way for it to proceed.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
45 pro-democracy activists get 4 to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong
Forty-five ex-lawmakers and activists have been sentenced to four to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving ...World - ABC News - November 19 -
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
EU lawmakers seal a deal to rubber-stamp one of the bloc's most right-leaning executives
European Union lawmakers have rubber-stamped a new team of policy commissioners for the next five years to head one of the bloc's most rightward-leaning executive branches everWorld - ABC News - November 20 -
US lawmakers urge Biden to pardon Assange to send ‘clear message’ on media freedom
Exclusive: James McGovern and Thomas Massie warn US president they are ‘deeply concerned’ the WikiLeaks founder’s plea deal sets worrying precedent. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives
British lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and WalesTech - ABC News - 6 hours ago -
British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives
British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their livesHealth - ABC News - 10 hours ago -
British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives
British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill that would allow terminally ill adults to end their livesWorld - ABC News - 10 hours ago -
Georgia surpasses 4 million votes on last day of early voting
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office announced 4,004,588 voters have cast ballots through early voting or absentee by mail in a Saturday release. “This was the most successful Early Voting ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Fact-checking Claims of Voting Machines Intentionally ‘Flipping’ Votes
Voters sometimes make mistakes when they use digital voting machines. But the issues are quickly remedied.Business - The New York Times - November 4 -
Voting ends in Conservative leadership contest
Tory members have been choosing between Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick to replace Rishi Sunak.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Georgia shatters early voting records
In Georgia, a key battleground state in the Trump-Harris race, more than 50% of voters participated during the 2024 early voting period. CBS News' Jared Eggleston has more on the record turnout ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Will Kamala Harris lose the popular vote?
Harris could not simply lose in 2024; she could potentially lose the popular vote as well — and take many Democrats down with her.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Every Vote in Every State Matters
Races for Congress in California, New York and every other state are crucial to putting a check on Donald Trump if he is re-elected.Top stories - The New York Times - November 4 -
FirstFT: Decision day in America
Also in today’s newsletter, Boeing workers vote to end strike and Ukraine encounters first North Korean troops on the battlefieldWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Boeing Union Votes to End Strike
Machinists are set to return to work after ratifying a contract with a 38% pay raise.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
What the vote means for corporate America
The result will have big consequences for companies spanning energy, cars and pharmaceuticalsWorld - Financial Times - November 5
