Key US Lawmakers Endorse Sending Tanks to Ukraine
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Moderator Kim Lewis talks with and about the top stories of the week including electing the House Speaker for the 118th Congress and the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Listen to Issues in the News:
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The latest on my colleague’s #Twitter account suspension. 👉🏼 #media #journalism #socialmedia #AFreePressMatters
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Ukrainian President Zelensky will address the US Congress in person at 7:30 pm tonight, per office
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'Pretty much the topics at that time that were challenging to cover are the same as now: religion, the status of women in #Afghanistan, human rights and security,' says VOA anchor Shaista Sadat Lami.
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There's an incredible amount of news on Capitol Hill this week. Grateful to work for VOA and cover this story which might get lost in the shuffle
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For the first time in #US history, a congressional committee urges the to bring criminal charges against a former president. has the story.
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"The Senate should be prepared to pass a one-week CR to give negotiators more time to finish up before the holidays," on status of #omnibus
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A Christmas tradition on Capitol Hill. Annual holiday tableau which hangs each Christmas season in the basement of the Capitol since 1973. Painted by late Capitol Paint Shop Supervisor Joseph Seraphin. He retired in 1985 and died in 2002.
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This is the moment Mars peeked out from behind our moon after being hidden for an hour. This shot was captured using my largest telescope and a special high-speed camera. Seeing another planet rising on the horizon of our moon was such a surreal experience.
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Former Senate Democrat on the next Congress
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In a natural extension of my service since I was first elected to Congress, I have joined the growing numbers of Arizonans who reject party politics by declaring my independence from the broken partisan system in Washington and formally registering as an Arizona Independent. 1/3
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Pelosi notes it's appropriate Brittney Griner was released on the same day the US Congress voted on final passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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"Congress and the Country are overjoyed to learn that, thanks to the committed and focused leadership of President Biden, Brittney Griner is finally free," says
House Republican react to release of Britney Griner
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So a basketball star is released, we can celebrate, but what about Paul Whelan? An American unjustly detained for years. May not be high profile but he is innocent.
This is a dangerous road.
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Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, with US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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talks with and about China’s Zero-Covid policy, NATO’s stepped-up support for Kyiv as Russia targets Ukraine’s energy and water infrastructure, US politics and much more. Listen to Issues in the News:
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The Islamist Taliban government has defended banning FM radio broadcasts from two U.S.-funded news media, including the Voice of America, in Afghanistan, alleging they were offending local laws.
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Congrats !!! Happy to have been able to document #62 and the MVP… two of the coolest pieces I’ve been able to do.
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Aaron Judge is American League MVP. He received 28 of 30 first-place votes.
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Jeffries is poised to become the next Democratic leader
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the G.O.A.T.
Thank you for all that you have done for America.
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"Now is the time for a new generation of leaders," @LeaderHoyer in a letter to colleagues says he will step aside from serving in Democratic leadership
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NEWS: @LeaderHoyer will step down from Democratic leadership but remain in Congress. Hoyer will back for Democratic leader. He will aid the caucus/leadership in an advisory role if requested. w/ &
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Pelosi says she will continue to serve as a representative but will not seek election in Democratic leadership in the 118th Congress
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"When I first came here at six years old, never would I have thought that someday I would go from homemaker to House Speaker," reflects on the unusual path of her political career
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"These elections proved that people stood in the breach and repelled the assault on democracy, they soundly rejected violence and insurrection, and in doing so, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there," #January6th
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"In this room, our colleagues across history have abolished slavery, granted women the right to vote, established social security and medicare, offered a hand to the weak, education to the young, and hope to the many," speaking about the US House chamber
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"A stunning white building with a magnificent dome....this is the most beautiful building in the world because of what it represents, a temple of our democracy," on the House floor speaking about her future plans
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will address the House floor at 12:10 pm, per email from her press office.
Pelosi is expected to announce she will not seek a leadership position but will remain as a representative.