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Why the public dismisses Biden’s legislative accomplishments
My take is that Biden’s legislation has not been received well received principally because the American public does not see the direct benefits to them.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Trump tears into Newsom over special legislative session
President-elect Trump has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for calling a special legislative session to "safeguard" the state ahead of his return to the White House in January, while ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Here are the GOP’s top legislative priorities under Trump
Hill Republicans have ambitious legislative plans for the first months of total GOP control of government under President-elect Trump, with a sweeping tax package at the top of the to-do list. ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Robert Roberson expected to testify before legislative panel after execution stay
The Texas man will testify before the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence of the Texas House of Representatives.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
French legislators divided over a lawmaker caught buying drugs
French politicians appear deeply divided over the fate of leftist lawmaker Andy Kerbrat, and whether he should resignWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Have Democrats found a way to win over rural America? Look at what's happening in Wisconsin.
The party’s hot streak in statewide elections faces a crucial test in out-state districts long held by Republicans.Politics - Politico - October 27 -
New Mexico Gov says Harris not opposed to ‘bolder and bigger’ immigration legislation
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) on Sunday defended Vice President Harris’s support for the bipartisan border legislation and pushed back on the suggestion that she was upsetting both ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Israel passes laws to restrict the work of a UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza
Israel’s parliament has passed two laws that severely restrict the U.N. agency responsible for distributing aid in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Mississippi legislative leaders advocate Medicaid expansion, heading to conflict with the governor
Mississippi’s Republican legislative leaders say they plan to push for Medicaid expansion to cover working people who earn to little to afford private insuranceHealth - ABC News - October 31 -
UK will legislate against AI risks in next year, pledges Kyle
Science secretary says voluntary accord with developers of fast-evolving technology is ‘working’World - Financial Times - November 6 -
Graham: Use budget reconciliation to bypass filibuster and pass border security legislation
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of President-elect Trump’s strongest allies in the Senate, is calling on Republicans to advance ambitious economic and border security legislation through Congress ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Rep. Zooey Zephyr, trans legislator censured in Montana, wins reelection
Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr -- the state's first openly trans lawmaker -- ran for reelection to the state House after she was censured.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
California Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session after Trump win
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued a proclamation Thursday to convene a special session of the state Legislature, with the goal of preserving civil rights and enabling potential litigation ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Redacted Review - Prison Break
You wouldn't know just from looking at it--with its vivid, comic book-esque art style and irreverent punk-rock tone--but Redacted (officially styled as [REDACTED]) actually takes place in the same ...Tech - GameSpot - October 28 -
Qatar's ruler says his nation will vote on abandoning legislative elections after just one poll
Qatar’s ruling emir says his small, energy-rich nation will hold a referendum on ending a short-lived experiment in electing members of the country’s advisory Shura CouncilWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Drug companies that violate law would fund medical research under new Democratic legislation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) have introduced legislation that would require pharmaceutical companies that have entered settlement agreements over violating ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Robert Roberson, whose Texas execution was halted, may appear in person at legislative hearing
Robert Roberson, a condemned man whose execution was halted, is expected to appear in person Monday at a legislative hearing in Austin, Texas.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Israel passes legislation that risks paralyzing the work of the main UN agency distributing aid in Gaza
Israel passes legislation that risks paralyzing the work of the main UN agency distributing aid in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Australian judge rules senator broke race law by telling rival legislator to return to Pakistan
An Australian judge has ruled that anti-immigration party leader Sen. Pauline Hanson breached a racial anti-discrimination law by crudely telling Pakistan-born Sen. Mehreen Faruqi to return to her ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Qataris decide whether to end limited voting for legislative seats in shadow of US election
Qatar is voting in a snap poll to decide whether to end its limited voting for legislative seatsWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it
Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
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Mexican legislators reelect head of human rights agency who failed to address abuses
Legislators from Mexico’s ruling party have reelected the head of the National Human Rights Commission despite widespread opposition and her refusal to criticize the governmentWorld - ABC News - 11 hours ago -
Breaking down the timing of election results
One of the top questions people want to know is when will we know who wins the election. While we don't know for sure, there are some clues. Major Garrett has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
North Carolina Breaks Democrats’ Hearts
After several furious months of action, Harris came up short, and Trump came out on top.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Breaking down Trump's win in Georgia
Voters in Georgia gave Trump 16 electoral votes on his way to the White House, CBS News projects. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on how Trump won there.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Breaking down Harris' concession speech
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech Wednesday following former President Donald Trump's projected win. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Putin breaks silence on Trump win
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin congratulates Trump on election President-elect Trump and ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Breaking down Trump's deportation pledge
President-elect Trump has vowed to launch "the largest deportation operation" in American history, targeting the country's estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. A CBS News analysis reveals ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Breaking down the Delphi murders verdict
An Indiana jury on Monday convicted 52-year-old Richard Allen of murder seven years after two teenage girls vanished during a hike. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more on the verdict.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Congress returns after election break
Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Shirley Bassey breaks record for jewellery auction
Shirley Bassey's jewellery collection sells for 2.2 million euros at an auction in Paris.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Breaking down the Georgia ballot hand counting ruling
With early in-person voting underway in Georgia, a judge there Tuesday night blocked a new rule requiring the hand counting of election ballots. The judge called the rule "too much, too late" and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Tim Walz breaks free from his bubble
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has been sounding more like the aggressive campaigner who got the role than the buttoned-up figure he’s cut since joining the ticket.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
MWC commish: SJSU situation 'breaks my heart'
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez says the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is "not what we celebrate in college athletics."Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Boohoo considers break-up as sales slide
The online fashion firm is mulling whether to offload its brands as sales remain under pressure.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Breaking down Trump's comments at the Al Smith dinner
Former President Trump attended the Al Smith dinner in New York Thursday night, a traditional event on the campaign calendar that Kamala Harris chose not to attend, which Trump called ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18
