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Princess Yuriko, Oldest Member of Japan’s Imperial Family, Dies at 101

Her death reduces Japan’s rapidly dwindling imperial family to 16 people, and only 4 men, as the country faces questions about the future under a male-only succession law.

World - The New York Times - November 15

Australian Senate censures Indigenous member for King Charles protest

Australia’s Senate censured an Indigenous parliamentarian over her protest against King Charles when she accused the British monarch of genocide.

NATO's newest members update their civil preparedness guides for risk of war

Sweden and Finland, which recently gave up neutrality and joined NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, have sent out updated civil preparedness guides with instructions how to ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Johnson on transgender member-elect: ‘We treat all persons with dignity and respect'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sidestepped any specifics Tuesday when asked about Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), who will be the first transgender member of the House, amid an effort by Rep. ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Huffman to challenge Grijalva for ranking member on Natural Resources Committee

Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) is seeking the position of top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, the lawmaker's office confirmed Wednesday in a letter. The California Democrat, who ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

House Ethics Committee member unpacks meeting on Gaetz report

The House Ethics Committee will reconvene the first week of December to discuss its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Democratic Rep. Mark DeSaulnier of California, a member of the committee, joins ...

What do Cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role

These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.

House Ethics member reacts to Gaetz's withdrawal as attorney general pick

With Matt Gaetz out as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, what happens to the ethics committee report about him? Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, member of the panel, ...

Sarah McBride on handling GOP challenges as first openly transgender member of Congress

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender member of Congress, responded to a Republican-led effort to restrict bathroom use on Capitol Hill. In an exclusive interview ...

House members call for classified briefing on Turkey's ties to Hamas

More than three dozen Democratic and Republican lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to offer a classified briefing on Turkey’s support for Hamas, raising concerns that the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

How Can the I.C.C. Prosecute Leaders of Israel, Which Is Not a Member?

The jurisdiction of the court in The Hague can extend beyond member states.

World - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Dartmouth sorority and two fraternity members charged over death of student

Won Jang drowned in Connecticut River in July after party where alcohol was supplied by his fraternity. A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity are facing charges related to ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Dartmouth sorority, fraternity members charged in student's drowning death

Police in New Hampshire, where Dartmouth is located, announced that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house.

1 year in prison for "Bob's Burgers" actor Jay Johnston for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A judge said Johnston failed to show remorse for his actions.

Whether it is President Harris or President Trump, a battle over taxes and tips is headed to Capitol Hill

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris back no-tax-on-tips policy, but in an election where the economy is the No. 1 issue, economists say the idea is flawed.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Capitol Police arrest man who 'smelled like fuel' and had torch and flare gun

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center was closed Tuesday afternoon, after Capitol Police arrested a man who was carrying a torch and flare gun during their security screening process. “Our officers just ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats

A Capitol Police intelligence assessment obtained by ABC News warns of a heightened threat to government officials and election-related sites.

House Republican introduces measure to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in Capitol

The resolution from Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina comes as Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, D-Del., is set to become the first out transgender member of Congress.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Mace says she's had death threats over resolution on trans women in Capitol restrooms

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said she received death threats Tuesday amid backlash to her proposed legislation to bar transgender women from women's facilities on Capitol Hill. “They are threatening to ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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