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Rep. Pramila Jayapal reflects on building congressional progressives ‘into a real force’
Jayapal is stepping aside after six years leading the Congressional Progressive Caucus through political tumult and high-stakes legislative negotiations.
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The 19th Explains: How Trump’s Cabinet nominees will get confirmed
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate will soon begin holding hearings on the people Trump has nominated to serve in key Cabinet posts. Here’s what you need to know.
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House investigators find evidence Matt Gaetz paid for sex, frequently used illegal drugs
The House Ethics Committee released a highly anticipated report detailing allegations of impropriety surrounding Gaetz, the former Florida congressman who was Trump’s initial pick for attorney general.
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Democrats look to state legislatures as their anti-Trump ‘firewall’
In an otherwise disappointing election year, Democrats’ wins in state legislatures were a bright spot.
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Democrats push to protect the data privacy of people seeking abortions
In Congress, Sen. Elizabeth Warren plans to reintroduce legislation to ban data brokers from selling consumers’ health and location data. A similar effort is underway in Michigan.
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Hegseth is the wrong leader for women in the military, warn women veterans and lawmakers
After years of bipartisan efforts to address sexual assault in the military, Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department has been accused of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
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Most Americans object to Cabinet nominees with sexual assault allegations, poll finds
The findings from research data and analytics group YouGov come as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second term and is announcing how he plans to fill out his Cabinet.
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The 19th Explains: How bathroom bans on federal property would impact trans Americans
A proposed bill in Congress would ban trans people from bathrooms in museums, national parks and other federal property. How would it be enforced, and what are the consequences?
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Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration as attorney general
Trump’s nominee for attorney general has been investigated by the House Ethics Committee and the Department of Justice. He has denied wrongdoing.
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Democrats were united and turned out. Harris lost anyway.
Voters issued a broad repudiation of not only Harris’ campaign but the Democratic Party’s vision for the country.