Latest us political news
Here are the latest updates on US political news:
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, with a vote of 53-47. (Source: The New York Times)
- The White House has announced that President Biden will visit the US-Mexico border on Sunday to assess the situation and discuss border security with Mexican officials. (Source: The Hill)
Impeachment and Investigations
- The January 6th committee has issued a subpoena to former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, demanding that he testify and provide documents related to the Capitol riot. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) over allegations of sexual misconduct and illegal activities. (Source: Politico)
- The Justice Department has announced that it will not charge former FBI Director James Comey with any crimes related to his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. (Source: The New York Times)
Elections and Campaigns
- The Democratic National Committee has announced that it will hold its 2024 presidential nominating convention in July 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Source: The Hill)
- Former Vice President Mike Pence has announced that he will not run for president in 2024, but will instead focus on his work as a conservative commentator and author. (Source: CNN)
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has announced that she will run for re-election in 2022, despite rumors that she might challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for his Senate seat. (Source: The New York Times)
Policy and Legislation
- The Senate has passed a bill to provide $1.5 trillion in funding for the government, including $13.6 billion for COVID-19 relief and $1.2 billion for border security. (Source: The Hill)
- The House has passed a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The White House has announced that it will propose a new rule to limit the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts, which are often used to restrict workers from switching jobs. (Source: The New York Times)
Other News
- The FBI has arrested a former Trump campaign advisor on charges of lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian officials during the 2016 election. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration's plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census was unlawful. (Source: The New York Times)
- The White House has announced that it will host a summit on climate change in April 2022, which will bring together world leaders to discuss global efforts to address the crisis. (Source: The Hill)
These are just a few of the latest updates on US political news. Stay tuned for more developments!