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Russian lawmakers endorse bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries
Russia’s upper house of parliament has endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legalWorld - ABC News - November 20 -
‘Black mark’: Lawmakers seethe over Ethics’ Gaetz report imbroglio
The panel deadlocked over whether to release the report Wednesday, though they’re scheduled to meet again on the matter Dec. 5.Politics - Politico - November 20 -
Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record
The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights, following a trend up in recent yearsTop stories - ABC News - November 21 -
Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support
Pro-Ukraine lawmakers in both parties are working to get key provisions surrounding U.S. support for Kyiv passed into law by January, an effort to safeguard assistance that is under threat in a ...Politics - The Hill - November 21 -
Lawmakers brawl over deadly train station roof collapse in Serbia
Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
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 - 14 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 - 16 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 - 7 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 - 3 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 - 7 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 - 7 hours ago -
The UK in Trump’s world
Plus, Kemi Badenoch’s first steps as the new Tory leaderWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Is the UK spending enough on defence?
And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
UK wage growth steadies as hiring stalls
Data shows cooling jobs market as Bank of England weighs when to make next cut in interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - November 12