October 20, 2021 Pelosi, Democrats say passing Build Back Better a 'moral obligation' at interfaith event Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats framed the passing of President Biden's Build Back Better agenda as being a "moral obligation" at an interfaith event on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
October 9, 2021 Debt-ceiling crisis averted – at least for now A failed vote to end a filibuster. That’s what Democrats needed if they wanted to alter Senate precedent on the legislative tactic, this one linked specifically to lifting the debt ceiling.
September 30, 2021 Marco Rubio: 'Radical, left-wing nutcases' trying to remake America into socialist economy Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) torched the Democrats during an interview on “Fox & Friends” on Thursday calling them “radical left-wing nutcases” over their massive spending bill push. Sen. Rubio argued they are trying to “re-make America” even as internal party divisions threaten to derail the passage of the legislation.
September 8, 2021 What's in the Texas election law signed by Gov. Abbott? The law was passed after a months-long political battle that saw Democrats in the Texas legislature flee to Washington, D.C., in an effort to block it.
August 29, 2021 British government to ban single-use plastic utensils The British government has announced plans to ban single-use plastic utensils in England as part of a wide-ranging Environmental Bill that aims to tackle plastic pollution.
August 13, 2021 Wildfires take toll on tropical Pacific islands A metal roof sits atop the burned remains of a homestead on the once-lush slopes of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea — a dormant volcano and the state’s tallest peak — charred cars and motorcycles strewn about as wind-whipped sand and ash blast the scorched landscape.
August 12, 2021 NAACP asks DOJ to investigate Texas over warrant for runaway Dem lawmakers The NAACP Wednesday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Texas over the arrest warrants issued by the Texas House speaker for the Democrats who fled the state.
July 15, 2021 Lt. Gov. Patrick blasts Texas Democrat 'liars club,' says they'll be arrested upon return The Texas Democrats who fled the state now face arrest upon their return to the state, and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick assured Fox News that the bill will be passed despite their actions.
July 13, 2021 Here's what is actually in the Texas election bills Democrats keep comparing to Jim Crow The proposals come as Texas looks to join more than 15 other states where Republicans who control the state government have passed laws tightening voting access rules.
July 13, 2021 Democrats who 'fled' Texas slam GOP-backed elections bill, say they are making 'big sacrifices' with walkout Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that upon their return to Texas, the Democratic legislators will be arrested and brought to the Capitol so that the special session will have a quorum to do business. He added that he intends to continue calling 30-day special sessions until the state is able pass a law.
