Several New Members of Congress Will Make Lgbtq History
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Judge scraps Biden's Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students
The Biden administration’s Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found that they overstepped the president’s ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Democrats kick off fight to protect ObamaCare subsidies in new Congress
Democrats in the House and Senate reintroduced legislation Thursday to permanently extend enhanced subsidies to help people afford insurance premiums on ObamaCare plans. Led by Sens. Jeanne ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
New images show severe wildfire destruction in California
The Eaton Fire, which reportedly killed at least five people, continues to roar near Pasadena, California. New images depict the immense damage from the wildfires that swept through the Los Angeles ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Opening day of a new Congress signals future troubles
The opening day of the new Congress was marred by intra-party fratricide, with the Speaker of the House being elected after multiple ballots and a change in rules making it more difficult to remove ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Texas prepares for severe winter storm
As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence in the state's power grid.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis
New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory . Weeks after its first ever pro-independence government collapsed, New Caledonia has named ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Several Local Landmarks Are Destroyed in Southern California Wildfires
A high school used in many films, a synagogue and several well-known restaurants are among the structures that burned, while other local landmarks are endangered.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Jeffries: Congress should extend aid to California if necessary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that lawmakers are prepared to move quickly on emergency disaster relief if necessary for California as the state battles deadly ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Meta changes hate speech rules, dropping LGBTQ protections
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, dropped some LGBTQ protections from its hate speech rules Tuesday amid a wider overhaul of the social media giant’s content moderation ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
How Jimmy Carter gave Shallie Bey Jr. the chance to make history at the U.S. Mint
At just 29, Shallie Bey Jr. became the first African American and youngest superintendent of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, thanks to nominations by President Jimmy Carter. Bey reflects on Carter's ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
LA council member: 'Absolute miracle' no fatalities reported
Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park said it is an “absolute miracle” no fatalities have been reported as fires blaze through parts of Los Angeles. “This fire moved very, very quickly,” Park said in ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Members of Congress pay respects to Jimmy Carter at US Capitol
Former President Jimmy Carter arrived at the US Capitol to lie in state as members of Congress paid their respects ahead of his funeral on Thursday. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Universities need new ways to make their research pay
Public and private funding are both vital for institutions such as the University of York as international student fees fallFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new GOP-controlled Congress
Unauthorized immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes could be be deported.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Meta's new hate speech rules allow users to call LGBTQ people mentally ill
Meta will allow its billions of social media users to accuse people of being mentally ill based on their sexuality or gender identity.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Meta Drops Rules Protecting LGBTQ Community as Part of Content Moderation Overhaul
The changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump makes apparent push for new era of American Imperialism in wide-ranging press conference
President-elect Donald Trump held a news conference where he refused to rule out using military force to take over the Panama Canal and Greenland, as well as “economic force” to annex Canada. NBC ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
The Defense Department agreed to a class-action settlement that may affect more than 35,000 LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ask, don’t tell” and ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
House passes Laken Riley Act in first bill of new Congress
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Four San Diego fraternity members charged after setting member on fire
Men charged with felonies after skit leads to third-degree burns over 16% percent of pledge’s body, prosecutors say. Four fraternity members at San Diego State University are facing felony charges ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
The HRC said that more companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ employees despite conservative backlash in recent years.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
The Next Congress
We explore the disagreements that could define the new Congress — and potentially derail Donald Trump’s agenda.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Can Daniel Lurie, San Francisco’s New Major, Make the City Shine Again?
Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, will soon take the helm of the liberal mecca. “Resistance” to Donald Trump isn’t on his agenda.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Dana White, UFC Boss and Trump Pal, Among Trio of New Meta Board Members
Auto tycoon John Elkann and tech investor Charlie Songhurst round out the new slate of directors at the social media giant.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon reaches historic settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
The Pentagon has reached a historic legal settlement with more than 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that would create "new and simpler processes to obtain updated discharge records and potential upgrades to ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
"A New Earth" makes history as Oprah's first-ever repeat book club selection
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest book club selection, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle, only on "CBS Mornings." The book, focused on finding peace and living in the ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Congress certifies 2024 election in peaceful transfer of power
Congress quickly certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 win on Jan. 6, exactly four years after rioters stormed the Capitol over his 2020 election loss. The confirmation comes as Trump ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Congress certifies Trump's election victory
A joint session of Congress counted electoral votes from the November election and certified Donald Trump's victory. Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump, presided over the proceeding. ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Congress Certified Trump’s Victory Without Disruption
Also, Trudeau said he would resign as Canada’s prime minister. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Live updates: Congress certifies Trump's election victory
President-elect Trump's election victory will be certified on Monday, marking a sense of vindication for his team and a blow to his critics, while Kamala Harris is preparing to affirm his victory ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Trump's 2024 election victory certified by Congress
President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 election victory was certified by Congress during a joint session led by Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
LGBTQ veterans reach historic settlement with Pentagon over military discharges
A group of LGBTQ veterans who sued the Department of Defense last year for denying them honorable discharges because of their sexuality said Monday they had settled with the Pentagon. The ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election victory
Congress certified President-elect Trump's election victory during a joint session. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports from Capitol Hill on the routine process and how it stands in contrast to the ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
US Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 electoral win
Certification comes four years after Republican’s supporters staged violent attack on CapitolFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Congress formally certifies Trump's election win
Congress on Monday certified President-elect Trump’s electoral victory, officially cementing his win over Vice President Harris ahead of his inauguration with no objections from any lawmakers as a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Biden monitoring severe winter storm
President Biden is keeping a close eye on the major winter storm making its way through much of the central and eastern United States, the White House said on Monday. Biden and his team are ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Congress certifying Trump's 2024 election win
A joint session in Congress will usher in a certification of the 2024 election results. CBS News contributor David Becker has more.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Congress certifies Trump's presidential victory without melodrama
Politico - Jan. 6 -
Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.BBC News - Jan. 6