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AG Garland Appoints Special Counsel to Oversee Probes into Election Interference on Jan. 6, Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago

November 20, 2022

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday the appointment of Jack Smith as special counsel to oversee the investigation into whether anyone or any entity “unlawfully interfered with the transfer of power following the 2020 presidential election or the certification of the electoral college vote held on or about January 6, 2021” and the investigation involving classified documents and other presidential records as well as the possible obstruction of that investigation.”

Home sales fell for the ninth straight month in October, as higher mortgage rates scared off potential buyers

November 20, 2022

Existing home sales in the United States fell for the ninth straight month in October as higher mortgage rates kept buyers out of the housing market.

Nancy Pelosi Steps Down As US Democratic Leader

November 18, 2022

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to hold that top position, says she will step down and not seek re-election as the House Democratic caucus top leader.

Republicans Take Control Of US House

November 18, 2022

Republicans have secured the 218 seats needed for a majority in the lower chamber of the U.S Congress a week after the midterm elections, CBS News network projects.

12 Republicans Join Democrats to Rush Marriage Bill: ‘Devastating Blow to Religious Freedom’

November 18, 2022

The Senate is fast-tracking a bill that could deny religious freedom for individuals and faith-based organizations.

100+ School Boards Flip Red Nationwide, Conservatives Pleased with Progress

November 18, 2022

While no overwhelming red wave emerged from the midterm national races, conservative groups involved in local school board races saw encouraging results.

Senate advances bipartisan same-sex, interracial marriage bill

November 16, 2022

The Senate on Wednesday voted to advance a bipartisan bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages and enshrine a number of religious liberty protections in federal statute.

Credit Card Debt Jumps to Two-Decade High as U.S. Economy Tumbles

November 16, 2022

Americans are running up credit card debt at historic levels as they struggle with soaring inflation.

Federal Judge Stays Decision Blocking Title 42

November 16, 2022

A federal judge on Wednesday gave the Biden administration until Dec. 21 to wind down its use of Title 42 to expel migrants.

Republicans secure majority in House of Representatives

November 16, 2022

Republicans have secured a majority in the House of Representatives when the 118th U.S. Congress convenes next January.

Trump Again Running For President Despite Controversies

November 16, 2022

Donald J. Trump announced Tuesday night that he was running for president in 2024 to recapture the White House after raising doubts that he lost the 2020 election.

U.S. Senate poised to vote on protection for same-sex marriage

November 15, 2022

The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote Wednesday on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage rights.

New York Fed announces test of digital dollar with major banks

November 15, 2022

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and major banks will launch a three-month test of a digital dollar in hopes of studying its feasibility.

FBI Director Refuses To Answer Whether Agency Had Sources ‘Dressed As Trump Supporters’ In J6 Riots

November 15, 2022

FBI Director Christopher Wray refused to answer multiple questions Tuesday from a Republican congressman concerning whether FBI sources were embedded among Jan. 6 protesters during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.

Nevada Supreme Court rejects petition to stop hand count of county ballots

November 15, 2022

The Nevada Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a petition to stop the hand counting of midterm ballots in the state’s Nye County.

Democrat Overturns Republican Victory in House Seat After Recount – Wins by 1 Vote

November 15, 2022

The power given to every American voter was displayed in New Hampshire on Monday with a recount showing the candidate who trailed on Election Day winning her state House seat by one vote.

Georgia judge strikes down six-week abortion ban, declaring it unconstitutional

November 15, 2022

A Superior Court judge in Georgia on Tuesday overturned the state’s ban on abortions after six weeks, saying it violated the U.S. Constitution.

Texas governor declares invasion at border, invokes constitutional powers in historic action

November 15, 2022

Frustrated by an unending crisis fueled by drug and human trafficking at the southern border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday declared his state was under an invasion and invoked special powers granted under the U.S. and Texas constitutions.

Suspect Detained After U.S. University Shooting Kills 3

November 15, 2022

A student is in custody after three football players were fatally shot on the University of Virginia (UVA) campus Sunday night, the latest mass shooting to hit the United States.

Biden says Democrats will not have enough Congressional seats to codify Roe v Wade

November 14, 2022

President Biden said Monday that, following last week’s midterm elections, he does not believe Democrats will have enough votes in Congress to codify Roe v Wade and create federal rights to abortion, Axios reports. Sending the issue of abortion back to individual states for consideration, the US Supreme Court reversed Roe through its June 24 ruling in the case of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization.