Live political news
Here are some live political news updates:
Breaking News
- The House of Representatives has voted to hold Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist, in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena related to the January 6th 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 Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week to meet with world leaders and discuss global issues, including the war in Ukraine and climate change. (Source: Reuters)
Developing Stories
- The FBI has launched an investigation into the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, according to sources. (Source: The Washington Post)
- The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed former Trump administration officials, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Attorney General Bill Barr, to testify about the January 6th Capitol riot. (Source: The Hill)
- The Senate is set to vote on a bill to codify same-sex marriage protections, following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Source: NBC News)
Analysis and Opinion
- The New York Times editorial board has called on President Biden to take action to address the growing threat of white nationalism in the United States. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Washington Post's editorial board has argued that the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a "grave mistake" that will have far-reaching consequences for women's health and rights. (Source: The Washington Post)
- CNN's Chris Cillizza has written that the January 6th Capitol riot was a "watershed moment" in American politics, marking a turning point in the country's political landscape. (Source: CNN)
International News
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Russian officials and entities in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine. (Source: BBC News)
- The United Nations has condemned the Israeli government's decision to evict Palestinian families from their homes in East Jerusalem. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Chinese government has announced plans to impose new restrictions on the use of social media and online platforms, citing concerns about national security. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these are just some of the latest political news updates, and there may be other important stories and developments that are not included here.