American politics news

Here are some recent American politics news stories:

Breaking News

• The House of Representatives has voted to hold Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the January 6th committee's investigation into the Capitol riot. (Source: CNN)
• The Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. (Source: NPR)
• President Biden has announced a new plan to address the growing threat of domestic terrorism, including the creation of a new task force to counter domestic terrorism. (Source: The New York Times)

Recent Developments

• The January 6th committee has issued a subpoena to former President Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, as part of its investigation into the Capitol riot. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to increase funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help the agency keep up with the growing number of tax returns. (Source: The Hill)
• The Senate has confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine as the first openly transgender federal official, as the Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services. (Source: NBC News)

Opinion and Analysis

• An op-ed in The New York Times argues that the January 6th committee's investigation is a "watershed moment" for American democracy, as it seeks to hold accountable those responsible for the Capitol riot. (Source: The New York Times)
• A column in The Washington Post argues that the Biden administration's plan to address domestic terrorism is a "welcome step" towards addressing the growing threat of extremism in the United States. (Source: The Washington Post)
• An editorial in The Los Angeles Times argues that the Senate's confirmation of Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court is a "historic moment" for the country, as it marks a major milestone in the fight for racial and gender equality. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)

Upcoming Events

• The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill to increase funding for the IRS, as part of its efforts to address the growing national debt. (Source: The Hill)
• The January 6th committee is expected to hold a hearing on its investigation into the Capitol riot, with testimony from former Trump administration officials. (Source: CNN)
• The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to address the growing threat of domestic terrorism, as part of its efforts to keep the country safe. (Source: The New York Times)