The inability of Republicans to coalesce around a candidate for House speaker was the longest bid in 164 years — and the butt of jokes on social media. View Entire Post ›
A New Member Of Congress Explained Why He’ll Swear His Oath Of Office On The US Constitution With A First-Edition Superman Comic
“I learned to read and write English reading comics as a kid. Never stopped reading,” Rep.-elect Robert Garcia told BuzzFeed News. View Entire Post ›
The Law That Led To Trump’s Family Separation Crisis Has A Racist History. Now These Attorneys Are Fighting Against It In Court.
“We regularly see people who receive years in prison for what is essentially glorified trespassing.” View Entire Post ›
Supreme Court Justices Warned About The Potential Ramifications In A Major Case On Religious Freedom And Same-Sex Marriage
Lawyers for the Colorado web designer say her First Amendment rights are on the line, but the justices seemed at odds over whether such a case would allow others to discriminate against interracial or disabled couples. View Entire Post ›
Raphael Warnock Has Defeated Herschel Walker In The Georgia Runoff, Giving Democrats 51 Seats In The Senate
The Senate race in Georgia went to a runoff after neither candidate won more than 50% of the vote in the November midterm election. View Entire Post ›
“I Did What I Had To Do”: Christian Walker Opened Up About How He Helped Bring Down His Dad’s Campaign
Christian Walker has zero regrets about the role he played in his father’s failed Senate campaign: “I had no choice but to see the hypocrisy.” View Entire Post ›
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Of Arizona Said She’s No Longer A Democrat And People On Twitter Had A Lot To Say About It
“Sinema has always had an independent streak. I don’t think I’m telling you anything that’s a surprise,” Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar said. View Entire Post ›
The Gay Nephew Of The Lawmaker Who Cried While Voting Against Marriage Equality Has A Message For Her
Missouri Republican Rep. Vicky Hartzler went viral for her teary (and unsuccessful) plea to stop the Respect for Marriage Act. Her gay nephew wants a word. View Entire Post ›
Biden Signed A Marriage Equality Law In Front Of Drag Queens And The Nephew Of That Republican Who Cried About It
“It’s really surreal,” said Andrew Hartzler, an openly gay man who was invited to the White House to watch the president sign into law something his Republican lawmaker aunt had tearfully voted against. View Entire Post ›
The Man Accused Of Attacking Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Also Wanted To Target Tom Hanks, Hunter Biden, And Gavin Newsom, Police Said
David DePape is facing charges including attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and threats to a public official and their family. He could be sentenced to 13 years to life in prison if convicted. View Entire Post ›