Washington political news

Here are some recent Washington political news stories:

Congress

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate. (Source: The Hill)
• The Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve on the court. (Source: NPR)
• The House has passed a bill to provide funding for the government through September, but it is unclear if the Senate will pass it. (Source: CNN)

White House

• President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased funding for vaccines and testing. (Source: The New York Times)
• The White House has announced a new initiative to address climate change, including a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. (Source: The Washington Post)
• President Biden has nominated a new Supreme Court justice, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. (Source: The Hill)

Impeachment

• The House of Representatives has voted to hold Steve Bannon, a former advisor to President Trump, in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before a committee investigating the January 6th insurrection. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Senate has acquitted former President Trump of charges of inciting the January 6th insurrection, with 57 senators voting to convict. (Source: CNN)

Elections

• The Democratic primary for the 2022 midterm elections is heating up, with several high-profile candidates announcing their bids for Senate and House seats. (Source: The Hill)
• The Republican Party is also gearing up for the midterm elections, with several candidates announcing their bids for Senate and House seats. (Source: The Washington Post)

Policy

• The Biden administration has announced a new plan to address the opioid crisis, including increased funding for treatment and prevention programs. (Source: The New York Times)
• The White House has announced a new initiative to address gun violence, including a proposal to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to provide funding for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. (Source: CNN)

Scandals

• The FBI has launched an investigation into the handling of classified documents by President Biden, following reports that he had stored classified documents at his home and office. (Source: The New York Times)
• The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the January 6th insurrection, including the role of former President Trump and his allies in the attack. (Source: CNN)

These are just a few of the many Washington political news stories that have been reported in recent weeks.