The Georgia bill was signed into law on Thursday by Governor Brian Kemp. What We Know: Supporters of the bill suggest that it is intended […]
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Dr. Rachel Levine Becomes First Openly Transgender Person Confirmed by Senate
Dr. Rachel Levine will serve as assistant secretary of health in the Department of Health and Human Services. What We Know: On Wednesday, the U.S. […]
White House Staffers Asked to Resign, Work Remotely After Revealing Past Marijuana Use
Over the last two months, White House employees were asked to complete a background check questionnaire that included questions about marijuana use and the use of […]
Kim Janey Becomes Boston’s First Black, First Female Mayor
Kim Janey will lead the Boston City Council as acting mayor and was officially sworn in on March 24th. What We Know: Janey will serve […]
Schumer Asks Biden to Nominate First-Ever Black Manhattan U.S. Attorney
A former federal prosecutor is set to make history by becoming the first Black leader to the nation’s highest-profile fortress of the Justice Department. What […]
McConnell Defends Remarks on Racial History of Senate Filibuster
Mitch McConnell stated that the filibuster has “no racial history,” and there was “no dispute among historians about that.” What We Know: McConnell’s comments were […]
Democrats Introduce Bill on Puerto Rico Status in House and Senate
The Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021 intends to create a “status convention” made of delegates elected by Puerto Rican voters. What We Know: On […]
21 Republican-Led States Sue Biden Over Keystone XL Rejection
The coalition of states led by Texas and Montana sued in court Wednesday to overrule Biden’s rejection of the oil pipeline on his first day […]
Senate Democrats Plead With Biden To Erase Student Debt With Executive Order
Several Democratic Officials are urging President-elect Joe Biden to cancel student debt. What We Know: Democrats such as Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren are urging […]
President Biden, Speaker Pelosi Do Not Call for Cuomo Resignation, Plan To Wait On Investigation
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are awaiting investigation results before making a decision on NY Governor sexual allegations. What We Know: Several […]