Voters created an ethics commission in North Dakota. Then the Legislature limited its power.
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Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as its membership hits record
With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from ...
Congressional Black Caucus Hits Historic Milestone With 62 Members In The 119th Congress
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) celebrated its largest membership ever, with 62 Black lawmakers, while the total number ...
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Pa. House session opens with ‘feel-good story’ of bipartisanship over potential for deadlock
Despite an even partisan divide, the Pennsylvania House had an easy and orderly start to the 2025-2026 session.
What Virginia's special elections tell us about the bigger ballot box battles to come in 2025, 2026
Democrats held onto their narrow majorities in Virginia's legislature as they won two of three special elections on Tuesday ...
Who represents you? Here are the demographics of the new US Congress
Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As Washington prepares for the new legislative session, let’s meet who will be ...
Biden celebrates 235 judicial confirmations — a ‘vital check on the excesses of other branches’
With just over two weeks until he cedes the reins of the executive branch to Donald Trump, President Joe Biden says the 235 ...
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Trudeau Coasted on Progressive Vibes, But Served the Interests of Corporations
Canadians flocked to food banks and inequality rose as corporations profited under Trudeau. He wasn’t “far to the ...
These three Black officials are making history in South Jersey
Within the last week, three New Jersey Democrats took office with the distinction of being the first Black person to hold their respective seats. Nicole Roberts is the first Black woman to serve as ...
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Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025
It’s certainly an unusual New York City mayor’s race. Spurred by a historic indictment of the sitting mayor, a long list of ...
Alabama sends two Black lawmakers to Congress for the first time after historic election
No Black Alabamian has ever served in the U.S. Senate. And only four Black lawmakers have been elected to represent the state ...
Delaware makes history as Sarah McBride and Lisa Blunt Rochester take the oath in Washington
Taking her seat in the House is Sarah McBride, who officially became the first transgender person to serve in Congress upon ...