Although President Joe Biden directly addressed Congress last month to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act “by the first anniversary of George Floyd’s […]
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Florida Senate Passes Voter Suppression Bill
On Monday, Florida’s Senate advanced a new voting bill that includes limits on casting ballots by mail and drop boxes. What We Know: The legislation […]
Congress Passes $1.9T Covid Relief Bill, With $1,400 Checks, in Major Win for Biden
The long awaited bill will extend unemployment benefits, increase funding for schools, and boost vaccine distribution, with president Biden set to sign it into law […]
House Passes ‘Protect The Right To Organize Act,’ 225-206, Sends Bill To Senate
The House has passed a bill that advocates for workers’ right to unionize is now headed to the senate. What We Know: The House has […]
White House Backs Police Reform Bill Named After George Floyd
The White House confirms that it is in favor of a police reform bill that has been proposed. What We Know: On Monday, the Biden […]
Inclusion of Minimum Wage Increase in COVID Relief Bill Denied
Parliamentarian says the $15 hourly minimum wage increase is not allowed in the Covid Relief Bill. What We Know: On Thursday, February 25, the Senate […]
Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Begins Today
The second impeachment trial of 45 (Trump) is set to begin today, continuing through at least next week in a tedious schedule. The basis of […]
McConnell Wants to Push Trump’s Senate Impeachment Trial to Mid-February
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed a deal to halt Senate proceedings so both sides can properly prepare for Trump’s second impeachment trial. What We […]
Democrats Win Senate Control with Two Georgia Victories
Democrats take control of the Senate after two Georgia wins. What We Know: Democrats took control of Congress for the first time since 2011, now […]
Rev. Raphael Warnock elected to US Senate, First Black Male Senator from Georgia
Reverend Raphael Warnock will make history as Georgia’s first Black senator. Warnock defeated incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler in the Senate runoff election. What We Know: […]