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September 15, 2022

Democrats reject Graham's 'radical' plan to allow abortion up to 15 weeks

Democratic members of Congress attacked Republicans for Sen. Lindsey Graham's proposed abortion limits and labeled it a 'ban'

September 15, 2022

Senate won't act on same-sex marriage bill until after midterms

The Senate won't act on a bill to codify gay marriage protections before the November elections, Sen. Rob Portman told Fox News on Thursdsay afternoon.

September 8, 2022

Senators preview details of religious rights amendment to gay marriage bill

Two key senators in the Senate's gay marriage negotiations Thursday previewed the substance of an amendment they plan to introduce, possibly next week.

September 7, 2022

Sexton rips EU president for telling people they need to reduce their electricity usage to 'flatten the curve'

Clay Travis and Buck Sexton mocked the European Commission president after she warned Europe may need to take action to 'flatten the curve' to fight against the growing energy crisis.

September 7, 2022

Senate gay marriage bill negotiators to meet on how to advance the legislation before midterms

Bipartisan senators aim to pass gay marriage legislation before the midterms, but a handful of key hurdles remain, including on religious protections.

September 6, 2022

Senate Democrats may include gay marriage legislation in government funding package

Gay marriage is one of several issues before the Senate in its final work period before the midterms, including time-consuming appeals court nominations.

September 6, 2022

Gay marriage bill, other major issues sit in limbo as Senate returns from August recess

Lawmakers face gay marrige bill, government funding, Electoral Count Act reform and more in final weeks of session before key November midterm elections.

August 28, 2022

New York Times op-ed blasts petition to eliminate standardized tests in order to combat racism

The New York Times published an op-ed by opinion writer John McWhorter which criticized the push to eliminate standardized tests by some "activists" who believe the tests are racist.

June 15, 2022

Biden targets GOP laws on gender and sexuality in schools during Pride Month address

President Biden at the White House Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at fighting state laws on gender identiy and sexuality education for children.

December 1, 2021

Pro-life, pro-choice lawmakers brace for historic Supreme Court abortion arguments

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.